Interior Designers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $54,690 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.29
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $88,380
Employed locally 160
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $51,780
    50th (median)
    $54,690
    75th
    $66,050
    90th
    $88,380

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,320
    Syracuse, NY $53,280
    Rochester, NY $51,520

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,440
    Public Relations Specialists $66,000
    Graphic Designers $56,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,210
    Producers and Directors $77,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Buffalo, NY is $26.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.85 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Buffalo, NY is 13.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,780.