How much does an interior designer make in California?
$80,230a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in California. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.57
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,940Median: $80,230Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| 25th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| Median | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 75th | $102,900 | $49.49 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.35 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $87,460 |
| San Jose, CA | $85,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,640 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,960 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $78,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,970 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,690 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $76,770 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,090 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,290 |
| Salinas, CA | $70,630 |
| Stockton, CA | $65,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interior designers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $98,450 |
| 2. Wyoming | $96,100 |
| 3. California | $80,230 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $80,110 |
| 5. Colorado | $78,390 |
| 6. Washington | $76,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.57 ($80,230 a year).
Do interior designers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,230 against $67,190 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for interior designer pay?
California ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays interior designers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $87,460 a year.
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.