Interior Designers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $63,970 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $90,250
Employed locally 1,340
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $63,970
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $90,250

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Interior Designers salary is 24% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $64,540
    Tucson, AZ $63,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,330
    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Audio and Video Technicians $45,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Phoenix, AZ is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.25 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.