How much does an interior designer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.30 an hour or $5,599 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.30
- Average (mean)
- $74,540
- Jobs
- 71,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,420 | $19.91 | |
| 25th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| Median | $67,190 | $32.30 | |
| 75th | $85,740 | $41.22 | |
| 90th | $114,100 | $54.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $98,450 |
| Wyoming | $96,100 |
| California | $80,230 |
| Massachusetts | $80,110 |
| Colorado | $78,390 |
| Washington | $76,570 |
| Illinois | $76,290 |
| New York | $75,580 |
| New Jersey | $74,020 |
| Minnesota | $73,270 |
| Georgia | $71,760 |
| Arkansas | $69,990 |
| Oklahoma | $68,520 |
| Connecticut | $67,330 |
| Oregon | $66,350 |
| South Dakota | $65,220 |
| Texas | $65,160 |
| Maryland | $65,070 |
| Nebraska | $64,870 |
| New Hampshire | $64,140 |
| Vermont | $63,870 |
| Maine | $63,830 |
| South Carolina | $63,790 |
| Hawaii | $63,780 |
| Tennessee | $63,660 |
| Alaska | $63,320 |
| Wisconsin | $62,740 |
| Indiana | $62,580 |
| Virginia | $62,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,400 |
| Montana | $61,770 |
| Utah | $61,740 |
| Arizona | $61,460 |
| Ohio | $61,410 |
| North Carolina | $61,400 |
| Kansas | $61,090 |
| Alabama | $61,050 |
| Florida | $60,860 |
| New Mexico | $60,850 |
| Louisiana | $60,610 |
| Delaware | $60,360 |
| Missouri | $59,610 |
| Michigan | $59,340 |
| Kentucky | $59,240 |
| North Dakota | $59,190 |
| Rhode Island | $58,100 |
| Iowa | $58,040 |
| West Virginia | $49,800 |
| Mississippi | $43,740 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $87,460 |
| San Jose, CA | $85,140 |
| Boston, MA | $81,480 |
| Boulder, CO | $80,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,640 |
| Denver, CO | $80,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,000 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $79,720 |
| Washington, DC | $79,590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,960 |
| Seattle, WA | $78,810 |
| Austin, TX | $78,390 |
| Huntsville, AL | $78,250 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $78,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,970 |
In other countries
Interior Designer belongs to the international group "Interior designers and decorators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Art Director$114,900
- Craft Artist$46,080
- Fine Artist$55,490
- Special Effects Artist and Animator$102,000
- Artist and Related Worker$71,240
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910
- Fashion Designer$80,960
- Floral Designer$37,360
- Graphic Designer$62,960
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.30 ($67,190 a year).
How much does an interior designer make a month?
About $5,599 a month before tax, based on a median of $67,190 a year.
How much does an interior designer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,420 or less a year ($19.91 an hour); the top 10% make $114,100 or more.
Which state pays interior designers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $98,450 a year, followed by Wyoming ($96,100) and California ($80,230).
Which city pays interior designers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $87,460 a year.
How many interior designers are there in the United States?
About 71,500 people work as interior designers.
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.