Interior Designers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $62,290 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $39,470
90th percentile $95,760
Employed locally 30
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,470
    25th
    $56,230
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $78,950
    90th
    $95,760

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Interior Designers salary is 23% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Washington $79,490
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $73,810

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,340
    Public Relations Specialists $70,810
    Graphic Designers $59,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,590
    Editors $59,290
    Producers and Directors $92,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Bellingham, WA is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Bellingham, WA is 1.9% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,470 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,230.