Interior Designers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $65,280 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $40,170
90th percentile $134,870
Employed locally 2,100
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,170
    25th
    $49,810
    50th (median)
    $65,280
    75th
    $83,620
    90th
    $134,870

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Interior Designers salary is 24% 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
    Michigan $62,760
    Savannah, GA $62,420
    Gainesville, FL $59,990
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Athletes and Sports Competitors $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Atlanta, GA is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.03 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.8% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,170 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,810.