Interior Designers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $76,780 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.91
10th percentile $49,180
90th percentile $107,120
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,180
    25th
    $62,330
    50th (median)
    $76,780
    75th
    $95,240
    90th
    $107,120

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 113% Median Interior Designers salary is 13% above 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,350
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,420

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,800
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,520
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Graphic Designers $59,160
    Producers and Directors $72,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Bakersfield, CA is $36.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,180 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,330.