Interior Designers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $64,540 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $99,680
Employed locally 70
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $51,520
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $77,830
    90th
    $99,680

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 92% Median Interior Designers salary is 8% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $34,740
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,150
    Public Relations Specialists $59,440
    Graphic Designers $55,780
    Audio and Video Technicians $60,210
    Producers and Directors $60,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Kalamazoo, MI is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.91 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 1.7% above 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,520.