How much does an interior designer make in New York?
$75,580a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in New York. That is $36.34 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.34
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $75,580Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $75,580 | $36.34 | |
| 75th | $93,100 | $44.76 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.39 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $76,580 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $57,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,420 |
| Albany, NY | $55,380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,470 |
| Utica, NY | $50,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interior designers.
| 5. Colorado | $78,390 |
| 6. Washington | $76,570 |
| 7. Illinois | $76,290 |
| 8. New York | $75,580 |
| 9. New Jersey | $74,020 |
| 10. Minnesota | $73,270 |
| 11. Georgia | $71,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $36.34 ($75,580 a year).
Do interior designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $75,580 against $67,190 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New York rank for interior designer pay?
New York ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays interior designers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $76,580 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.