Interior Designers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $51,430 -19% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $81,640
Employed locally 440
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $43,550
    50th (median)
    $51,430
    75th
    $69,930
    90th
    $81,640

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 54% Median Interior Designers salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Burlington, NC $77,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $62,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $61,560

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,810
    Coaches and Scouts $37,710
    Graphic Designers $59,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,750
    Producers and Directors $66,000
    Writers and Authors $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Raleigh, NC is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.49 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Raleigh, NC is 19% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,550.