Interior Designers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $54,370 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $95,100
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $39,330
    50th (median)
    $54,370
    75th
    $64,990
    90th
    $95,100

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 86% Median Interior Designers salary is 14% 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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,050
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,620
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,280
    Michigan $62,760
    Savannah, GA $62,420
    Gainesville, FL $59,990

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,700
    Coaches and Scouts$49,120
    Public Relations Specialists$61,980
    Graphic Designers$47,130
    Floral Designers$36,080
    Audio and Video Technicians$34,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Athens, GA is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.75 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Athens, GA is 14.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,330.