Interior Designers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $55,110 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.49
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 130
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $55,110
    75th
    $65,280
    90th
    $77,370

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Burlington, NC $77,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $62,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $61,560

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $52,610
    Coaches and Scouts $42,410
    Graphic Designers $47,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000
    Producers and Directors $50,160
    Editors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Asheville, NC is $26.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.26 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Asheville, NC is 13.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.