SOC 27-1025 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Interior Designers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$67,190
- 10th percentile
- $41,420
- 25th percentile
- $51,840
- Median
- $67,190
- 75th percentile
- $85,740
- 90th percentile
- $114,140
- Mean
- $74,540
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 71,500.
That median is 31.8% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,810 | $62,220 | $87,460 | $149,760 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 340 | $63,440 | $85,140 | $139,550 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,290 | $52,570 | $81,480 | $125,240 |
| Boulder, CO | 90 | $54,730 | $80,850 | $110,490 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 820 | $57,220 | $80,640 | $107,970 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,500 | $49,000 | $80,150 | $133,810 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,880 | $41,740 | $80,000 | $131,360 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 460 | $48,250 | $79,720 | $155,450 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,840 | $46,520 | $79,590 | $131,630 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 110 | $47,590 | $78,960 | $125,910 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 970 | $60,540 | $78,810 | $124,930 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 1,090 | $49,110 | $78,390 | $110,570 |
| Huntsville, AL | 80 | $42,950 | $78,250 | $120,720 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 50 | $45,380 | $78,000 | $112,630 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 110 | $58,350 | $77,970 | $119,130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 300 | $47,650 | $77,690 | $120,360 |
| Burlington, NC | 30 | $32,060 | $77,590 | $90,190 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 110 | $44,790 | $76,800 | $122,550 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 50 | $49,180 | $76,780 | $107,120 |
| Fresno, CA | 80 | $51,410 | $76,770 | $106,190 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 620 | $66,930 | $98,450 | $140,870 |
| Wyoming | 90 | $21,290 | $96,100 | $145,600 |
| California | 8,500 | $50,940 | $80,230 | $131,770 |
| Massachusetts | 1,580 | $52,230 | $80,110 | $123,100 |
| Colorado | 2,300 | $48,830 | $78,390 | $133,810 |
| Washington | 1,330 | $48,050 | $76,570 | $109,820 |
| Illinois | 2,570 | $44,620 | $76,290 | $131,990 |
| New York | 5,340 | $35,990 | $75,580 | $125,620 |
| New Jersey | 1,670 | $46,890 | $74,020 | $134,780 |
| Minnesota | 1,220 | $41,280 | $73,270 | $103,010 |
| Georgia | 3,050 | $45,190 | $71,760 | $123,820 |
| Arkansas | 740 | $45,390 | $69,990 | $137,160 |
| Oklahoma | 490 | $38,460 | $68,520 | $105,380 |
| Connecticut | 630 | $44,320 | $67,330 | $117,610 |
| Oregon | 1,030 | $48,570 | $66,350 | $104,040 |
| South Dakota | 150 | $46,650 | $65,220 | $124,490 |
| Texas | 6,450 | $39,430 | $65,160 | $103,850 |
| Maryland | 1,440 | $45,850 | $65,070 | $99,330 |
| Nebraska | 430 | $43,840 | $64,870 | $100,200 |
| New Hampshire | 300 | $38,330 | $64,140 | $97,070 |
| Vermont | 110 | $43,600 | $63,870 | $136,150 |
| Maine | 230 | $34,280 | $63,830 | $93,840 |
| South Carolina | 940 | $40,720 | $63,790 | $101,360 |
| Hawaii | 270 | $45,930 | $63,780 | $121,480 |
| Tennessee | 1,530 | $40,240 | $63,660 | $101,460 |
| Alaska | 40 | $44,980 | $63,320 | $114,740 |
| Wisconsin | 1,200 | $35,740 | $62,740 | $99,940 |
| Indiana | 1,020 | $40,860 | $62,580 | $94,750 |
| Virginia | 1,550 | $43,230 | $62,560 | $100,030 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,820 | $44,470 | $62,400 | $97,820 |
| Montana | 290 | $31,540 | $61,770 | $86,070 |
| Utah | 1,110 | $48,130 | $61,740 | $96,590 |
| Arizona | 1,600 | $48,380 | $61,460 | $97,850 |
| Ohio | 2,180 | $47,080 | $61,410 | $103,530 |
| North Carolina | 2,610 | $39,870 | $61,400 | $100,450 |
| Kansas | 400 | $43,040 | $61,090 | $94,380 |
| Alabama | 620 | $32,560 | $61,050 | $103,030 |
| Florida | 7,410 | $39,050 | $60,860 | $96,930 |
| New Mexico | 90 | $41,480 | $60,850 | $90,540 |
| Louisiana | 350 | $37,500 | $60,610 | $81,280 |
| Delaware | 190 | $48,770 | $60,360 | $86,890 |
| Missouri | 1,010 | $44,360 | $59,610 | $103,440 |
| Michigan | 1,930 | $32,800 | $59,340 | $97,400 |
| Kentucky | 490 | $38,690 | $59,240 | $97,470 |
| North Dakota | 160 | $39,100 | $59,190 | $84,960 |
| Rhode Island | 550 | $50,270 | $58,100 | $99,990 |
| Iowa | 510 | $39,510 | $58,040 | $118,770 |
| West Virginia | 90 | $38,130 | $49,800 | $77,510 |
| Mississippi | 330 | $31,660 | $43,740 | $88,710 |
| Puerto Rico | 130 | $27,650 | $32,150 | $46,520 |
| Idaho | 350 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Nevada | 590 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Audio and Video Technicians
- Actors
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Interior Designers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Interior Designers is $67,190. Employment is 71,500.
How does Interior Designers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Interior Designers is 31.8% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Interior Designers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $87,460.