Interior Designers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $63,110 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $44,430
90th percentile $114,460
Employed locally 430
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,430
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $80,050
    90th
    $114,460

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,890
    Wisconsin $61,360
    Green Bay, WI $60,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,490

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Milwaukee, WI is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.09 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,430 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.