SOC 27-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial and Industrial Designers — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Port, FL is $70,380 a year, trailing the national median of $83,910 by 16.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Port, FL is $70,380 a year, trailing the national median of $83,910 by 16.1%. Half of workers earn between $57,570 and $107,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $55,550 and the ninetieth at $127,440.
Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,690. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 124th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,550 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $57,570 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $70,380 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $107,270 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $127,440 | +51.9% |
| Mean | $82,530 | −1.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $80,690 | 700 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $80,240 | 120 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $78,890 | 240 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $77,350 | 330 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $76,790 | 50 | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $75,400 | 40 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $69,290 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $70,380 buys what $68,066 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,066US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,380 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,550 to $127,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $80,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $70,380, or $33.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,910, so pay in North Port, FL is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Port, FL earns more than $127,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $80,690 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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