Interior Designers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $61,700 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $42,160
90th percentile $97,430
Employed locally 210
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,160
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $61,700
    75th
    $79,060
    90th
    $97,430

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Interior Designers salary is 34% 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
    District of Columbia $79,060
    New Haven, CT $62,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,900
    Connecticut $59,490
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $59,270
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $59,020

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,510
    Public Relations Specialists $85,690
    Technical Writers $125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,970
    Graphic Designers $63,330
    Producers and Directors $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Hartford, CT is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.10 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Hartford, CT is 2.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,160 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.