Interior Designers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $68,950 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.15
10th percentile $39,080
90th percentile $99,830
Employed locally 1,120
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,080
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $68,950
    75th
    $82,300
    90th
    $99,830

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Interior Designers salary is 30% 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
    Rochester, MN $79,290
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $62,200
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,890
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,180
    Fargo, ND-MN $56,640

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $67,230
    Graphic Designers $61,100
    Coaches and Scouts $47,380
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,760
    Editors $56,160
    Producers and Directors $75,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $33.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.52 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 8.6% above 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,080 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.