Interior Designers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $56,960 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $95,160
Employed locally 80
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $56,960
    75th
    $75,120
    90th
    $95,160

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Interior Designers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interior Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Reading, PA $85,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800

    Nearby metros — Interior Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $61,370
    Cleveland, OH $59,230
    Ohio $58,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,400
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,260
    Toledo, OH $56,900

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Graphic Designers $54,900
    Public Relations Specialists $66,780
    Editors $59,110
    Floral Designers $33,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Akron, OH is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Akron, OH is 10.3% below the national median of $63,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interior Designers in Akron?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.