Interior Designers pay in California
In California, the median pay for interior designers is $38.57 an hour ($80,230 a year). About 8,500 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($67,190). California ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interior designers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.49 | $50,940 |
| 25% of workers | $30.47 | $63,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.57 | $80,230 |
| 75% of workers | $49.49 | $102,940 |
| 90% of workers | $63.35 | $131,770 |
Interior Designers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $87,460 | 1,810 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $85,140 | 340 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $80,640 | 820 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $80,000 | 3,880 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $78,960 | 110 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $78,000 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $77,970 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $77,690 | 300 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $76,780 | 50 |
| Fresno | $76,770 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $76,090 | 340 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $75,290 | 100 |
| Salinas | $70,630 | 60 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $65,520 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $75,130 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $47,010 |
| Art Directors | $137,780 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $76,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $100,770 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $82,510 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $105,030 |
| Landscape Architects | $98,380 |
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