Interior Designers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $57,790 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $41,100
90th percentile $122,900
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,100
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $57,790
    75th
    $110,450
    90th
    $122,900

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Interior Designers salary is 22% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$66,410
    Coaches and Scouts$54,820
    Graphic Designers$47,890
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,150
    Technical Writers$66,370
    Writers and Authors$49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Iowa City, IA is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.60 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Iowa City, IA is 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,100 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.