Interior Designers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $61,850 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $36,880
90th percentile $76,750
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,880
    25th
    $52,360
    50th (median)
    $61,850
    75th
    $74,430
    90th
    $76,750

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Nevada $68,620
    Richmond, VA $65,030

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,030
    Coaches and Scouts $43,770
    Graphic Designers $59,170
    Editors $76,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,410
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Charlottesville, VA is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.11 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 2.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,880 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,360.