Interior Designers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $66,560 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $42,410
90th percentile $123,320
Employed locally 70
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,410
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $110,240
    90th
    $123,320

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 86% Median Interior Designers salary is 14% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,350
    District of Columbia $79,060
    California $77,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,530
    Public Relations Specialists $59,270
    Graphic Designers $52,390
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,280
    Editors $61,390
    Technical Writers $61,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.22 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,410 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.