How much does an interior designer make in North Carolina?
$61,400a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in North Carolina. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,870Median: $61,400Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $78,210 | $37.60 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.29 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, NC | $77,590 |
| Raleigh, NC | $64,480 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,370 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $61,830 |
| Durham, NC | $61,670 |
| Greensboro, NC | $61,300 |
| Hickory, NC | $60,250 |
| Asheville, NC | $60,160 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,920 |
| Greenville, NC | $56,990 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interior designers.
| 32. Utah | $61,740 |
| 33. Arizona | $61,460 |
| 34. Ohio | $61,410 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,400 |
| 36. Kansas | $61,090 |
| 37. Alabama | $61,050 |
| 38. Florida | $60,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.52 ($61,400 a year).
Do interior designers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $61,400 against $67,190 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for interior designer pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays interior designers the most?
Burlington, NC, with a median of $77,590 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.