Interior Designers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $59,540 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $79,960
Employed locally 40
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $43,860
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $79,960

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Interior Designers salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Maryland $70,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,620
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $66,560

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,790
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,760
    Graphic Designers $53,720
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $68,550
    Producers and Directors $48,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Bismarck, ND is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,860.