Interior Designers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,860 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $44,530
90th percentile $100,740
Employed locally 900
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,530
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $61,860
    75th
    $78,050
    90th
    $100,740

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 63% Median Interior Designers salary is 37% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,650
    Tyler, TX $48,960
    Lubbock, TX $48,060
    El Paso, TX $46,980

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
    Graphic Designers $61,040
    Coaches and Scouts $34,680
    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Editors $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Austin, TX is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.16 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Austin, TX is 2.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,530 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.