Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $78,340 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.67
10th percentile $50,220
90th percentile $105,630
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,220
    25th
    $61,850
    50th (median)
    $78,340
    75th
    $94,270
    90th
    $105,630

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 95% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial and Industrial Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,070
    Baton Rouge, LA $114,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Boulder, CO $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spartanburg, SC $90,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,010
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $79,470
    Pittsburgh, PA $78,590
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $77,860

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$50,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,920
    Public Relations Specialists$60,560
    Coaches and Scouts$47,380
    Floral Designers$30,850
    Interior Designers$60,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial and Industrial Designers make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in York, PA is $37.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Commercial and Industrial Designers salaries?

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in York, PA is 1.4% below the national median of $79,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial and Industrial Designers in York?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $50,220 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,850.