Interior Designers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $69,990 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $41,790
90th percentile $105,960
Employed locally 2,340
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,790
    25th
    $53,240
    50th (median)
    $69,990
    75th
    $79,940
    90th
    $105,960

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 79% Median Interior Designers salary is 21% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,170
    Huntsville, AL $74,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $73,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140
    Illinois $66,300

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,770
    Graphic Designers $62,490
    Public Relations Specialists $63,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Editors $71,600
    Producers and Directors $78,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Chicago, IL-IN is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.46 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 10.2% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,790 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,240.