How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Pennsylvania?
$82,610a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in Pennsylvania. That is $39.72 an hour or $6,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.72
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,360Median: $82,610Highest 10%: $131,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| Median | $82,610 | $39.72 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 90th | $131,700 | $63.31 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $89,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,760 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $84,540 |
| York, PA | $81,690 |
| Reading, PA | $78,230 |
| Allentown, PA | $71,760 |
| Lancaster, PA | $68,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| 12. New Jersey | $90,310 |
| 13. New York | $89,640 |
| 14. Indiana | $88,040 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $82,610 |
| 16. Virginia | $82,230 |
| 17. Connecticut | $81,300 |
| 18. Idaho | $80,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $39.72 ($82,610 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $82,610 against $83,910 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 15 of 41 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $89,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.