Interior Designers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $62,390 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $40,280
90th percentile $116,520
Employed locally 230
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,280
    25th
    $49,380
    50th (median)
    $62,390
    75th
    $91,040
    90th
    $116,520

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 74% Median Interior Designers salary is 26% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,350
    District of Columbia $79,060
    California $77,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
    Coaches and Scouts $34,640
    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Producers and Directors $58,690
    Technical Writers $66,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Des Moines, IA is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.19 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,280 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,380.