Interior Designers pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for interior designers is $31.33 an hour ($65,160 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.

$31.33Median hourly pay
$55,590–$82,030Middle half of workers, yearly
2,420People in this job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($67,190). It is about the same as the Texas median ($65,160).

Pay range for interior designers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.96$39,430
25% of workers$26.73$55,590
Half of workers (median)$31.33$65,160
75% of workers$39.44$82,030
90% of workers$55.68$115,810

Interior Designers pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$78,3901,090
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page)$65,1602,420
San Antonio-New Braunfels$61,510390
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$61,2201,460
El Paso$57,65060
Lubbock$54,61030
Tyler$48,96040
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission$46,85040
Waco$46,53040

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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Graphic Designers$63,780
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,630
Art Directors$87,810
Floral Designers$36,170

Other job titles for this job

Lighting DesignerBathroom DesignerBath DesignerCertified Kitchen DesignerColor and Materials DesignerCommercial Interior DesignerDecorating ConsultantFurniture ArrangerHome DecoratorHome DesignerHome Lighting AdvisorHouse Designer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.