Interior Designers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $53,910 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $19,310
90th percentile $95,140
Employed locally 70
National median $63,490

Compare Interior Designers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Augusta, GA-SC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Interior Designers
in
Augusta, GA-SC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,310
    25th
    $31,880
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $95,140

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Interior Designers salary is 19% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,880
    Public Relations Specialists $71,970
    Coaches and Scouts $26,230
    Technical Writers $98,010
    Graphic Designers $50,350
    Producers and Directors $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Augusta, GA-SC is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.60 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.1% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $19,310 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,880.