Interior Designers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for interior designers is $32.31 an hour ($67,190 a year). About 71,500 people work in this job there.
Pay range for interior designers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.91 | $41,420 |
| 25% of workers | $24.92 | $51,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.31 | $67,190 |
| 75% of workers | $41.22 | $85,740 |
| 90% of workers | $54.87 | $114,140 |
Best-paying states for interior designers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $98,450 | 620 |
| Wyoming | $96,100 | 90 |
| California | $80,230 | 8,500 |
| Massachusetts | $80,110 | 1,580 |
| Colorado | $78,390 | 2,300 |
| Washington | $76,570 | 1,330 |
| Illinois | $76,290 | 2,570 |
| New York | $75,580 | 5,340 |
| New Jersey | $74,020 | 1,670 |
| Minnesota | $73,270 | 1,220 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $61,050
- Arizona · $61,460
- Arkansas · $69,990
- California · $80,230
- Colorado · $78,390
- Connecticut · $67,330
- District of Columbia · $98,450
- Florida · $60,860
- Georgia · $71,760
- Illinois · $76,290
- Indiana · $62,580
- Iowa · $58,040
- Maryland · $65,070
- Massachusetts · $80,110
- Michigan · $59,340
- Minnesota · $73,270
- Missouri · $59,610
- New Jersey · $74,020
- New York · $75,580
- North Carolina · $61,400
- Ohio · $61,410
- Oregon · $66,350
- Pennsylvania · $62,400
- Rhode Island · $58,100
- South Carolina · $63,790
- Tennessee · $63,660
- Texas · $65,160
- Utah · $61,740
- Virginia · $62,560
- Washington · $76,570
- Wisconsin · $62,740
Education, experience and outlook for interior designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $62,960 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,390 |
| Art Directors | $114,850 |
| Floral Designers | $37,360 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $83,910 |
| Fashion Designers | $80,960 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $102,030 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 |
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