Interior Designers Salary in California
Interior Designers in California earn a median of $80,230 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($67,190)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,500
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,940; the top 10% earn over $131,770. Nationally the range is $41,420 to $114,140.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Graphic Designers$75,130 median in California
- Set and Exhibit Designers$105,030 median in California
- Art Directors$137,780 median in California
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47,010 median in California
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108,540 median in California
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76,520 median in California
Interior Designers pay in California
How much do interior designers make in California?
The median is $80,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,940 and the top 10% earn over $131,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for interior designers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+19% vs. the national median of $67,190). Living costs are not included.