How much does an interior designer make in Seattle?
$78,810a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.89 an hour or $6,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.89
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,540Median: $78,810Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 25th | $71,010 | $34.14 | |
| Median | $78,810 | $37.89 | |
| 75th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.06 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Portland, OR | $73,700 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,310 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.89 ($78,810 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $78,810 against $67,190 nationally, 17% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $76,570, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for interior designer pay?
11 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,900 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.