Interior Designers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $59,230 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $96,870
Employed locally 530
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $78,050
    90th
    $96,870

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Columbus, OH $61,370
    Ohio $58,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,400
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,260
    Akron, OH $56,960
    Toledo, OH $56,900

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040
    Graphic Designers $52,530
    Public Relations Specialists $64,010
    Photographers $30,710
    Editors $61,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Cleveland, OH is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.82 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Cleveland, OH is 6.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.