Interior Designers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $60,320 -5% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $97,750
Employed locally 780
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $72,400
    90th
    $97,750

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Interior Designers salary is 27% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,980
    Knoxville, TN $57,940
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,150

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Graphic Designers $53,290
    Audio and Video Technicians $48,720
    Public Relations Specialists $60,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,800
    Producers and Directors $77,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Nashville, TN is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.22 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Nashville, TN is 5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.