Interior Designers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $77,420 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.22
10th percentile $55,030
90th percentile $121,230
Employed locally 1,280
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,030
    25th
    $62,690
    50th (median)
    $77,420
    75th
    $97,620
    90th
    $121,230

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 69% Median Interior Designers salary is 31% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,350
    Barnstable Town, MA $79,350
    Massachusetts $77,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,580

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,680
    Coaches and Scouts $48,430
    Graphic Designers $78,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,850
    Producers and Directors $79,910
    Editors $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Boston, MA-NH is $37.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.21 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 21.9% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $55,030 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,690.