Interior Designers Salary by State
The national median pay for interior designers is $67,190 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,740 in Mississippi to $98,450 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $41,420
- 25th percentile
- $51,840
- Median
- $67,190
- 75th percentile
- $85,740
- Top 10%
- $114,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 71,500 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $98,450 | +47% | $66,930 | $140,870 | 620 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $96,100 | +43% | $21,290 | $145,600 | 90 |
| 3 | California | $80,230 | +19% | $50,940 | $131,770 | 8,500 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $80,110 | +19% | $52,230 | $123,100 | 1,580 |
| 5 | Colorado | $78,390 | +17% | $48,830 | $133,810 | 2,300 |
| 6 | Washington | $76,570 | +14% | $48,050 | $109,820 | 1,330 |
| 7 | Illinois | $76,290 | +14% | $44,620 | $131,990 | 2,570 |
| 8 | New York | $75,580 | +12% | $35,990 | $125,620 | 5,340 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $74,020 | +10% | $46,890 | $134,780 | 1,670 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $73,270 | +9% | $41,280 | $103,010 | 1,220 |
| 11 | Georgia | $71,760 | +7% | $45,190 | $123,820 | 3,050 |
| 12 | Arkansas | $69,990 | +4% | $45,390 | $137,160 | 740 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $68,520 | +2% | $38,460 | $105,380 | 490 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $67,330 | 0% | $44,320 | $117,610 | 630 |
| 15 | Oregon | $66,350 | −1% | $48,570 | $104,040 | 1,030 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $65,220 | −3% | $46,650 | $124,490 | 150 |
| 17 | Texas | $65,160 | −3% | $39,430 | $103,850 | 6,450 |
| 18 | Maryland | $65,070 | −3% | $45,850 | $99,330 | 1,440 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $64,870 | −3% | $43,840 | $100,200 | 430 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $64,140 | −5% | $38,330 | $97,070 | 300 |
| 21 | Vermont | $63,870 | −5% | $43,600 | $136,150 | 110 |
| 22 | Maine | $63,830 | −5% | $34,280 | $93,840 | 230 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $63,790 | −5% | $40,720 | $101,360 | 940 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $63,780 | −5% | $45,930 | $121,480 | 270 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $63,660 | −5% | $40,240 | $101,460 | 1,530 |
| 26 | Alaska | $63,320 | −6% | $44,980 | $114,740 | 40 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $62,740 | −7% | $35,740 | $99,940 | 1,200 |
| 28 | Indiana | $62,580 | −7% | $40,860 | $94,750 | 1,020 |
| 29 | Virginia | $62,560 | −7% | $43,230 | $100,030 | 1,550 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $62,400 | −7% | $44,470 | $97,820 | 1,820 |
| 31 | Montana | $61,770 | −8% | $31,540 | $86,070 | 290 |
| 32 | Utah | $61,740 | −8% | $48,130 | $96,590 | 1,110 |
| 33 | Arizona | $61,460 | −9% | $48,380 | $97,850 | 1,600 |
| 34 | Ohio | $61,410 | −9% | $47,080 | $103,530 | 2,180 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $61,400 | −9% | $39,870 | $100,450 | 2,610 |
| 36 | Kansas | $61,090 | −9% | $43,040 | $94,380 | 400 |
| 37 | Alabama | $61,050 | −9% | $32,560 | $103,030 | 620 |
| 38 | Florida | $60,860 | −9% | $39,050 | $96,930 | 7,410 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $60,850 | −9% | $41,480 | $90,540 | 90 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $60,610 | −10% | $37,500 | $81,280 | 350 |
| 41 | Delaware | $60,360 | −10% | $48,770 | $86,890 | 190 |
| 42 | Missouri | $59,610 | −11% | $44,360 | $103,440 | 1,010 |
| 43 | Michigan | $59,340 | −12% | $32,800 | $97,400 | 1,930 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $59,240 | −12% | $38,690 | $97,470 | 490 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $59,190 | −12% | $39,100 | $84,960 | 160 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $58,100 | −14% | $50,270 | $99,990 | 550 |
| 47 | Iowa | $58,040 | −14% | $39,510 | $118,770 | 510 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $49,800 | −26% | $38,130 | $77,510 | 90 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $43,740 | −35% | $31,660 | $88,710 | 330 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Interior Designers salary questions
Which state pays interior designers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $98,450 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $67,190). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays interior designers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $43,740 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most interior designers work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,500, with a median of $80,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.