Interior Designers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $60,820 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $41,300
90th percentile $97,170
Employed locally 440
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,300
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $97,170

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Interior Designers salary is 18% 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
    Reading, PA $85,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    Napa, CA $75,710
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $70,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $56,800
    Coaches and Scouts $46,850
    Graphic Designers $53,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,880
    Producers and Directors $62,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $55,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.30 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,300 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.