How much does an interior designer make in Boston?
$81,480a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $39.17 an hour or $6,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.17
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,570Median: $81,480Highest 10%: $125,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,570 | $25.27 | |
| 25th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $81,480 | $39.17 | |
| 75th | $95,410 | $45.87 | |
| 90th | $125,200 | $60.21 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $67,660 |
| Worcester, MA | $62,180 |
| Providence, RI | $58,100 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $39.17 ($81,480 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $81,480 against $67,190 nationally, 21% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $80,110, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for interior designer pay?
3 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,200 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.