Interior Designers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for interior designers is $30.61 an hour ($63,660 a year). About 1,530 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($67,190). Tennessee ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interior designers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.35 | $40,240 |
| 25% of workers | $23.20 | $48,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.61 | $63,660 |
| 75% of workers | $38.33 | $79,730 |
| 90% of workers | $48.78 | $101,460 |
Interior Designers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $69,770 | 880 |
| Chattanooga | $62,790 | 100 |
| Knoxville | $61,770 | 200 |
| Memphis | $58,600 | 220 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $34,500 |
| Graphic Designers | $57,270 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $69,220 |
| Art Directors | $89,860 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $71,230 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $63,390 |
| Floral Designers | $36,220 |
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