How much does an interior designer make in Dallas?
$65,160a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $65,160Highest 10%: $115,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $55,590 | $26.73 | |
| Median | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $82,030 | $39.44 | |
| 90th | $115,800 | $55.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Austin, TX | $78,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,510 |
| Houston, TX | $61,220 |
| El Paso, TX | $57,650 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.33 ($65,160 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $65,160 against $67,190 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,160, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for interior designer pay?
59 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,800 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.