SOC 27-1025 · May 2025 · United States
Interior Designers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Interior Designers across the United States is $67,190 per year, measured over 71,500 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $98,450.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Interior Designers
Pay for this occupation varies by 125.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $98,450 and Mississippi pays $43,740.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $98,450 | 620 | |
| 2 | Wyoming | $96,100 | 90 | |
| 3 | California | $80,230 | 8,500 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $80,110 | 1,580 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $78,390 | 2,300 | |
| 6 | Washington | $76,570 | 1,330 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $76,290 | 2,570 | |
| 8 | New York | $75,580 | 5,340 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $74,020 | 1,670 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $73,270 | 1,220 |
States with the most Interior Designers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,500 | $80,230 | |
| 2 | Florida | 7,410 | $60,860 | |
| 3 | Texas | 6,450 | $65,160 | |
| 4 | New York | 5,340 | $75,580 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 3,050 | $71,760 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 2,610 | $61,400 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 2,570 | $76,290 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 2,300 | $78,390 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 2,180 | $61,410 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 1,930 | $59,340 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $87,460 | 1,810 |
| 2 | San Jose | $85,140 | 340 |
| 3 | Boston | $81,480 | 1,290 |
| 4 | Boulder | $80,850 | 90 |
| 5 | San Diego | $80,640 | 820 |
| 6 | Denver | $80,150 | 1,500 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $80,000 | 3,880 |
| 8 | Las Vegas | $79,720 | 460 |
| 9 | Washington | $79,590 | 1,840 |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $78,960 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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