SOC 27-1025 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Interior Designers — Washington
Washington · 4 metro areas compared
In Washington the median wage for Interior Designers is $76,570 a year, which is 14.0% higher than the national figure of $67,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Washington the median wage for Interior Designers is $76,570 a year, which is 14.0% higher than the national figure of $67,190. Half of workers earn between $63,370 and $96,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,050 and the ninetieth at $109,820.
The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.81 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Washington ranks 6th by median wage. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 359th of 757 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,050 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $63,370 | −5.7% |
| Median (50th) | $76,570 | +14.0% |
| 75th | $96,470 | +43.6% |
| 90th | $109,820 | +63.4% |
| Mean | $81,360 | +21.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $78,810 | 970 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $70,510 | 40 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $66,810 | 40 | |
| 4 | Spokane | $61,310 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $76,570 buys what $71,561 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,561US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,570 a year, 14.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,050 to $109,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $78,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Interior Designers in Washington?
The median annual wage is $76,570, or $36.81 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 Washington is 14.0% higher. 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 Washington earns more than $109,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,050 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 Seattle, at $78,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,330 jobs in this occupation in Washington. 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.
Explore related data