Interior Designers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $55,430 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.65
10th percentile $44,880
90th percentile $103,090
Employed locally 150
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,880
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $55,430
    75th
    $72,120
    90th
    $103,090

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,400
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $51,330
    Kentucky $50,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,560
    Public Relations Specialists $63,630
    Coaches and Scouts $49,060
    Graphic Designers $51,410
    Producers and Directors $46,170
    Interpreters and Translators $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Lexington, KY is $26.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.01 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Lexington, KY is 12.7% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,880 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.