How much does an interior designer make in Tennessee?
$63,660a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in Tennessee. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $63,660Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.78 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $69,770 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,790 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,770 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interior designers.
| 22. Maine | $63,830 |
| 23. South Carolina | $63,790 |
| 24. Hawaii | $63,780 |
| 25. Tennessee | $63,660 |
| 26. Alaska | $63,320 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $62,740 |
| 28. Indiana | $62,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.61 ($63,660 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $63,660 against $67,190 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for interior designer pay?
Tennessee ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays interior designers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $69,770 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.