Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $43.10 an hour ($89,640 a year). About 2,400 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($83,910). New York ranks 13th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial and industrial designers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.44 | $59,160 |
| 25% of workers | $34.51 | $71,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.10 | $89,640 |
| 75% of workers | $59.69 | $124,150 |
| 90% of workers | $77.11 | $160,380 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $119,490 | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $94,890 | 2,560 |
| Rochester | $87,570 | 110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $84,080 | 50 |
| Syracuse | $81,650 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $78,360 | 140 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for commercial and industrial designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $102,640 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,440 |
| Fashion Designers | $98,640 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $76,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $78,210 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $101,230 |
| Materials Engineers | $125,900 |
| Graphic Designers | $77,340 |
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