Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $39.72 an hour ($82,610 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($83,910). Pennsylvania ranks 15th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial and industrial designers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.25 | $48,360 |
| 25% of workers | $29.34 | $61,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.72 | $82,610 |
| 75% of workers | $49.28 | $102,510 |
| 90% of workers | $63.31 | $131,680 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $89,190 | 490 |
| Pittsburgh | $84,760 | 90 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $84,540 | 30 |
| York-Hanover | $81,690 | 30 |
| Reading | $78,230 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $71,760 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $68,110 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,920 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,560 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $63,480 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $70,820 |
| Materials Engineers | $98,030 |
| Graphic Designers | $60,730 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,740 |
| Floral Designers | $35,920 |
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