Interior Designers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $62,980 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $104,410
Employed locally 870
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $62,980
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $104,410

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Interior Designers salary is 16% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Wyoming $75,120
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,050
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140
    Minnesota $67,070

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,850
    Coaches and Scouts$45,760
    Graphic Designers$58,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,220
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$101,090
    Producers and Directors$65,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Detroit, MI is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.23 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Detroit, MI is 0.8% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.