Interior Designers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $46,850 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $91,730
Employed locally 40
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $70,050
    90th
    $91,730

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 90% Median Interior Designers salary is 10% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,650
    Tyler, TX $48,960
    Lubbock, TX $48,060

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $41,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $29,360
    Coaches and Scouts $57,000
    Graphic Designers $43,060
    Photographers $28,110
    Audio and Video Technicians $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in McAllen, TX is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in McAllen, TX is 26.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.