Interior Designer Salary
Interior Designers earn a median $67,190 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
What interior designers do
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 7,700
- Self-employed
- 26%
Employment of interior designers is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Interior Designer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,952
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,166
- Medicare (1.45%)$974
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$56,098
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,420 | $19.91 | $35,461 |
| 25th percentile | $51,840 | $24.92 | $43,833 |
| Median (50th) | $67,190 | $32.30 | $56,098 |
| 75th percentile | $85,740 | $41.22 | $69,148 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $114,140 | $54.88 | $89,127 |
Best cities for interior designers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $72,490 | $56,687 | $56,654 | 2,430 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $80,000 | $60,860 | $53,590 | 3,880 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $65,160 | $54,536 | $52,901 | 2,420 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $76,580 | $59,166 | $52,562 | 5,460 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $60,860 | $51,081 | $44,747 | 3,090 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $80,000
- New York, NY — $76,580
- Atlanta, GA — $72,490
- Dallas, TX — $65,160
- Miami, FL — $60,860
Interior Designer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $98,450 | +24.5% | $72,690 | $66,930 – $140,870 | 620 |
| Wyoming | $96,100 | +27.9% | $76,436 | $21,290 – $145,600 | 90 |
| California | $80,230 | +3.7% | $60,997 | $50,940 – $131,770 | 8,500 |
| Massachusetts | $80,110 | +3.8% | $61,402 | $52,230 – $123,100 | 1,580 |
| Colorado | $78,390 | +7.8% | $61,237 | $48,830 – $133,810 | 2,300 |
| Washington | $76,570 | −3.7% | $62,697 | $48,050 – $109,820 | 1,330 |
| Illinois | $76,290 | +15.1% | $58,868 | $44,620 – $131,990 | 2,570 |
| New York | $75,580 | +2.6% | $58,516 | $35,990 – $125,620 | 5,340 |
| New Jersey | $74,020 | +10.0% | $58,361 | $46,890 – $134,780 | 1,670 |
| Minnesota | $73,270 | +9.2% | $56,916 | $41,280 – $103,010 | 1,220 |
| Georgia | $71,760 | +16.1% | $56,212 | $45,190 – $123,820 | 3,050 |
| Arkansas | $69,990 | +9.9% | $55,551 | $45,390 – $137,160 | 740 |
| Oklahoma | $68,520 | +31.2% | $54,496 | $38,460 – $105,380 | 490 |
| Connecticut | $67,330 | +13.2% | $54,069 | $44,320 – $117,610 | 630 |
| Oregon | $66,350 | +3.3% | $50,516 | $48,570 – $104,040 | 1,030 |
| South Dakota | $65,220 | +5.0% | $54,584 | $46,650 – $124,490 | 150 |
| Texas | $65,160 | +5.7% | $54,536 | $39,430 – $103,850 | 6,450 |
| Maryland | $65,070 | −8.1% | $51,737 | $45,850 – $99,330 | 1,440 |
| Nebraska | $64,870 | +11.3% | $52,231 | $43,840 – $100,200 | 430 |
| New Hampshire | $64,140 | +5.8% | $53,716 | $38,330 – $97,070 | 300 |
| Vermont | $63,870 | +2.8% | $51,744 | $43,600 – $136,150 | 110 |
| Maine | $63,830 | +16.6% | $50,341 | $34,280 – $93,840 | 230 |
| South Carolina | $63,790 | +7.3% | $50,765 | $40,720 – $101,360 | 940 |
| Hawaii | $63,780 | +5.2% | $50,110 | $45,930 – $121,480 | 270 |
| Tennessee | $63,660 | +8.4% | $53,331 | $40,240 – $101,460 | 1,530 |
| Alaska | $63,320 | — | $53,058 | $44,980 – $114,740 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $62,740 | +2.2% | $50,612 | $35,740 – $99,940 | 1,200 |
| Indiana | $62,580 | +3.3% | $50,646 | $40,860 – $94,750 | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $62,560 | −5.9% | $49,664 | $43,230 – $100,030 | 1,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,400 | −3.5% | $50,403 | $44,470 – $97,820 | 1,820 |
| Montana | $61,770 | +16.0% | $49,666 | $31,540 – $86,070 | 290 |
| Utah | $61,740 | +2.6% | $49,976 | $48,130 – $96,590 | 1,110 |
| Arizona | $61,460 | −3.9% | $50,235 | $48,380 – $97,850 | 1,600 |
| Ohio | $61,410 | +4.6% | $50,617 | $47,080 – $103,530 | 2,180 |
| North Carolina | $61,400 | +15.5% | $49,574 | $39,870 – $100,450 | 2,610 |
| Kansas | $61,090 | +12.3% | $48,657 | $43,040 – $94,380 | 400 |
| Alabama | $61,050 | +6.6% | $48,446 | $32,560 – $103,030 | 620 |
| Florida | $60,860 | +1.1% | $51,081 | $39,050 – $96,930 | 7,410 |
| New Mexico | $60,850 | +20.7% | $49,379 | $41,480 – $90,540 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $60,610 | +6.1% | $49,448 | $37,500 – $81,280 | 350 |
| Delaware | $60,360 | +9.3% | $48,006 | $48,770 – $86,890 | 190 |
| Missouri | $59,610 | +1.3% | $48,212 | $44,360 – $103,440 | 1,010 |
| Michigan | $59,340 | −5.4% | $47,588 | $32,800 – $97,400 | 1,930 |
| Kentucky | $59,240 | +18.0% | $47,824 | $38,690 – $97,470 | 490 |
| North Dakota | $59,190 | +4.5% | $49,739 | $39,100 – $84,960 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $58,100 | −4.9% | $47,301 | $50,270 – $99,990 | 550 |
| Iowa | $58,040 | +0.4% | $47,261 | $39,510 – $118,770 | 510 |
| West Virginia | $49,800 | +10.4% | $40,682 | $38,130 – $77,510 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $43,740 | −0.9% | $36,307 | $31,660 – $88,710 | 330 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designers, All Other | $64,950 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Graphic Designer | $62,960 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $75,240 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Fashion Designer | $80,960 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $39,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Floral Designer | $37,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $71,240 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Craft Artist | $46,080 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a interior designer make?
The national median salary for interior designers is $67,190 a year ($32.30 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,420 and the top 10% earn over $114,140. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays interior designers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $98,450. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many interior designers are there in the U.S.?
About 71,500 people work as interior designers nationwide.