Interior Designers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for interior designers is $29.52 an hour ($61,400 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($67,190). North Carolina ranks 35th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interior designers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.17 | $39,870 |
| 25% of workers | $23.79 | $49,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.52 | $61,400 |
| 75% of workers | $37.60 | $78,210 |
| 90% of workers | $48.29 | $100,450 |
Interior Designers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $77,590 | 30 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $64,480 | 470 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $64,370 | 1,000 |
| Winston-Salem | $61,830 | 80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $61,670 | 160 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $61,300 | 170 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $60,250 | 60 |
| Asheville | $60,160 | 0 |
| Greenville | $56,990 | 30 |
| Wilmington | $47,750 | 140 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,960 |
| Graphic Designers | $58,450 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $62,750 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $59,050 |
| Landscape Architects | $83,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,620 |
| Floral Designers | $37,190 |
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