The average salary for a interior designer in the United States is $68,530, but the range typically falls between $47,990 and $79,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.95, with a range between $23.07 and $38.26.
There are approximately 67,760 people employed as a interior designer in the United States. With California, New York, Florida employing the highest number of interior designers.The state with the best pay for a interior designer is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $92,310, while Delaware has the lowest average annual salary of $48,890.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,730 | $18.14 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,990 | $23.07 |
| Median | $62,510 | $30.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,580 | $38.26 |
| 90th Percentile | $101,860 | $48.97 |
The salary of a interior designer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a interior designer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for interior designers are District of Columbia, Massachusetts, California, Washington, New York while the worst states are Delaware, Mississippi, North Dakota, West Virginia, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,570 | $60,840 | $100,320 |
| Arizona | $38,980 | $62,290 | $81,010 |
| Arkansas | $37,230 | $69,990 | $101,500 |
| California | $44,990 | $81,570 | $125,970 |
| Colorado | $45,410 | $69,430 | $100,760 |
| Connecticut | $49,030 | $69,590 | $101,340 |
| Delaware | $34,160 | $48,890 | $76,630 |
| District of Columbia | $62,060 | $92,310 | $141,420 |
| Florida | $35,620 | $64,880 | $98,820 |
| Georgia | $29,780 | $64,880 | $104,000 |
| Hawaii | $45,170 | $62,050 | $89,000 |
| Idaho | $38,720 | $58,890 | $74,040 |
| Illinois | $38,070 | $70,880 | $103,080 |
| Indiana | $32,080 | $60,380 | $87,320 |
| Iowa | $35,830 | $56,820 | $95,860 |
| Kansas | $38,660 | $57,400 | $89,520 |
| Kentucky | $41,910 | $67,920 | $127,540 |
| Louisiana | $29,120 | $51,280 | $75,000 |
| Maine | $31,820 | $51,160 | $72,420 |
| Maryland | $42,540 | $67,110 | $94,970 |
| Massachusetts | $51,420 | $79,310 | $114,120 |
| Michigan | $39,480 | $66,190 | $98,150 |
| Minnesota | $34,540 | $66,090 | $103,520 |
| Mississippi | $32,650 | $49,710 | $78,340 |
| Missouri | $39,810 | $64,320 | $95,750 |
| Montana | $21,540 | $52,680 | $79,020 |
| Nebraska | $36,440 | $55,650 | $77,300 |
| Nevada | $46,200 | $75,240 | $119,680 |
| New Hampshire | $38,370 | $61,320 | $87,480 |
| New Jersey | $39,740 | $69,390 | $105,010 |
| New Mexico | $34,360 | $54,980 | $82,080 |
| New York | $42,940 | $75,310 | $104,800 |
| North Carolina | $36,790 | $59,130 | $82,470 |
| North Dakota | $29,780 | $49,250 | $71,590 |
| Ohio | $34,980 | $55,860 | $82,820 |
| Oklahoma | $34,070 | $55,500 | $72,400 |
| Oregon | $49,400 | $73,650 | $101,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,010 | $65,720 | $89,980 |
| Rhode Island | $40,410 | $62,100 | $92,820 |
| South Carolina | $19,810 | $51,330 | $83,520 |
| South Dakota | $42,920 | $66,800 | $117,250 |
| Tennessee | $30,340 | $56,170 | $82,470 |
| Texas | $37,430 | $67,650 | $97,800 |
| Utah | $37,750 | $62,060 | $83,500 |
| Vermont | $46,010 | $72,460 | $124,800 |
| Virginia | $40,010 | $71,770 | $107,000 |
| Washington | $55,220 | $77,240 | $104,130 |
| West Virginia | $33,440 | $51,700 | $98,490 |
| Wisconsin | $30,700 | $58,130 | $87,560 |
Even between cities, the salary of a interior designer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for interior designers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $99,970.The city with the lowest average salary for interior designers is Canton-Massillon area, OH with an average salary of $40,440.
Areas with highest average salaries for interior designers
Areas with lowest average salaries for interior designers
The number of interior designers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of interior designers has increased by 8,590. On average, the number of interior designers has been increasing by 3.6% each year. The salary of interior designers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of interior designers has increased by $7,130. On average, the salary of interior designers has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
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