How much does an interior designer make in Houston?
$61,220a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,670Median: $61,220Highest 10%: $99,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $83,490 | $40.14 | |
| 90th | $99,990 | $48.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Austin, TX | $78,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,160 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,510 |
| El Paso, TX | $57,650 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.43 ($61,220 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $61,220 against $67,190 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,160, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for interior designer pay?
107 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,990 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.