SOC 27-1025 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Interior Designers — Kentucky
Kentucky · 2 metro areas compared
In Kentucky the median wage is $59,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kentucky the median wage is $59,240. That is 11.8% lower than the national median of $67,190. Pay ranges from under $38,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,430 to $75,630.
The area has 490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Kentucky ranks number 44th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lexington records the highest median at $60,200. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 322nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,690 | −42.4% |
| 25th | $44,430 | −33.9% |
| Median (50th) | $59,240 | −11.8% |
| 75th | $75,630 | +12.6% |
| 90th | $97,470 | +45.1% |
| Mean | $63,620 | −5.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $60,200 | 140 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $60,020 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $59,240 goes as far as $65,676 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,676US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,240 a year, 11.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,690 to $97,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $60,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Interior Designers in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $59,240, or $28.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $67,190, so pay in Kentucky is 11.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $97,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington, at $60,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 490 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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