Interior Designers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $59,900 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $99,070
Employed locally 140
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $43,770
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $74,160
    90th
    $99,070

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Interior Designers salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,690
    Syracuse, NY $53,280
    Rochester, NY $51,520

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,490
    Coaches and Scouts $45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Graphic Designers $59,770
    Producers and Directors $74,260
    Editors $72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Albany, NY is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.91 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Albany, NY is 5.7% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,770.