Interior Designers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for interior designers is $36.82 an hour ($76,580 a year). About 5,460 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($67,190). It is about the same as the New York median ($75,580).
Pay range for interior designers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.82 | $41,220 |
| 25% of workers | $23.92 | $49,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.82 | $76,580 |
| 75% of workers | $46.35 | $96,400 |
| 90% of workers | $60.57 | $125,990 |
Interior Designers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $76,580 | 5,460 |
| Rochester | $58,130 | 170 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $57,320 | 130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $56,420 | 150 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $55,380 | 150 |
| Syracuse | $54,470 | 70 |
| Utica-Rome | $50,770 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $79,280 |
| Art Directors | $142,990 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $45,980 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $77,170 |
| Fashion Designers | $99,560 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $94,890 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $86,880 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $84,070 |
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