Interior Designers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $50,400 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $86,290
Employed locally 30
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $51,970
    90th
    $86,290

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 74% Median Interior Designers salary is 26% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,070
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$59,140
    Public Relations Specialists$69,680
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,790
    Coaches and Scouts$34,620
    Producers and Directors$64,840
    Interpreters and Translators$60,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Albuquerque, NM is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 20.6% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.