Interior Designers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $74,110 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.63
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $125,140
Employed locally 170
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $60,050
    50th (median)
    $74,110
    75th
    $96,810
    90th
    $125,140

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Interior Designers salary is 28% 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
    District of Columbia $79,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Colorado $72,740

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $65,490
    Coaches and Scouts $50,000
    Technical Writers $99,740
    Editors $78,700
    Producers and Directors $79,000
    Writers and Authors $83,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Boulder, CO is $35.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.12 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Boulder, CO is 16.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,050.