Interior Designers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $57,940 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $95,940
Employed locally 140
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $69,340
    90th
    $95,940

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 83% Median Interior Designers salary is 17% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,320
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,980
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,150

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Knoxville, TN is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.98 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Knoxville, TN is 8.7% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.