Interior Designers Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $57,900 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $85,160
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $57,900
    75th
    $64,490
    90th
    $85,160

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 95% Median Interior Designers salary is 5% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $76,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $53,420
    Graphic Designers $42,080
    Public Relations Specialists $61,830
    Audio and Video Technicians $36,640
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $38,900
    Floral Designers $29,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Lafayette, LA is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.94 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Lafayette, LA is 8.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.