How much does an interior designer make in Atlanta?
$72,490a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $34.85 an hour or $6,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.85
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,980Median: $72,490Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| 25th | $56,840 | $27.33 | |
| Median | $72,490 | $34.85 | |
| 75th | $96,620 | $46.45 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.02 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Athens, GA | $63,520 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,790 |
| Augusta, GA | $62,050 |
| Savannah, GA | $61,290 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $34.85 ($72,490 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $72,490 against $67,190 nationally, 8% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $71,760, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for interior designer pay?
31 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,900 or more.
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.