Interior Designers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,050 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $41,500
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 70
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,500
    25th
    $44,770
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $61,650
    90th
    $62,680

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Central North Carolina is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.65 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Central North Carolina is 10.1% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,500 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,770.