Interior Designers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $62,310 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $43,400
90th percentile $97,170
Employed locally 450
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,400
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $62,310
    75th
    $77,700
    90th
    $97,170

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Interior Designers salary is 19% 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
    Reading, PA $85,680
    Washington $79,490
    Burlington, NC $77,590
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Wyoming $75,120

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,560
    Graphic Designers $63,270
    Public Relations Specialists $62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,110
    Producers and Directors $49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Indianapolis, IN is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.90 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,400 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.