Interior Designers Salary (2025)
Based on 71,500 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $41,420 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,840 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $67,190 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $85,740 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $114,140 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$41K
25th
$52K
Median
$67K
75th
$86K
90th
$114K
Highest Paying States for Interior Designers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102,040 |
| California | $89,740 |
| Wyoming | $89,250 |
| Colorado | $86,940 |
| Illinois | $85,520 |
| Massachusetts | $83,670 |
| Washington | $81,360 |
| Arkansas | $80,310 |
| New Jersey | $79,580 |
| Georgia | $78,660 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Interior Designers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $102,040 per year, while Georgia has an average of $78,660 — a difference of $23,380. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Interior Designers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 71,500 workers were employed as Interior Designerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations. The annual mean wage of $74,540 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 27-1025