How much does an interior designer make in Denver?
$80,150a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.53 an hour or $6,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.53
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $80,150Highest 10%: $133,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.39 | |
| 90th | $133,800 | $64.33 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Boulder, CO | $80,850 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $66,440 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Editor | $78,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $38.53 ($80,150 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $80,150 against $67,190 nationally, 19% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $78,390, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for interior designer pay?
6 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,800 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.