Interior Designers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,880 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $100,050
Employed locally 1,090
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $60,880
    75th
    $77,750
    90th
    $100,050

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Interior Designers salary is 24% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,650
    Tyler, TX $48,960
    Lubbock, TX $48,060
    El Paso, TX $46,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Houston, TX is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Houston, TX is 4.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.