How much does an interior designer make in Austin?
$78,390a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $37.69 an hour or $6,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.69
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,110Median: $78,390Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| Median | $78,390 | $37.69 | |
| 75th | $84,660 | $40.70 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Dallas, TX | $65,160 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,510 |
| Houston, TX | $61,220 |
| El Paso, TX | $57,650 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $37.69 ($78,390 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $78,390 against $67,190 nationally, 17% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,160, so Austin pays 20% more.
Where does Austin rank for interior designer pay?
12 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 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.