Interior Designers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $74,860 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.99
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $120,650
Employed locally 1,930
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $74,860
    75th
    $91,310
    90th
    $120,650

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,650
    Tyler, TX $48,960
    Lubbock, TX $48,060
    El Paso, TX $46,980

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,370
    Public Relations Specialists $63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Coaches and Scouts $36,340
    Producers and Directors $72,770
    Technical Writers $79,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Dallas, TX is $35.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.68 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Dallas, TX is 17.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.