Interior Designers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for interior designers is $27.90 an hour ($58,040 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($67,190). Iowa ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interior designers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.99 | $39,510 |
| 25% of workers | $23.00 | $47,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.90 | $58,040 |
| 75% of workers | $35.86 | $74,590 |
| 90% of workers | $57.10 | $118,770 |
Interior Designers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $59,470 | 40 |
| Iowa City | $58,890 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $57,840 | 190 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $52,410 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $50,300 | 50 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $50,310 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,680 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,220 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $63,330 |
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