Interior Designers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $54,170 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $93,190
Employed locally 840
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $45,170
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $73,100
    90th
    $93,190

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Interior Designers salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Burlington, NC $77,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $62,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $61,560

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,410
    Graphic Designers $47,760
    Coaches and Scouts $45,130
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,100
    Producers and Directors $77,650
    Audio and Video Technicians $46,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.72 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 14.7% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,170.