Interior Designers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $85,680 +35% vs national
Median hourly $41.19
10th percentile $48,870
90th percentile $105,490
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,870
    25th
    $59,190
    50th (median)
    $85,680
    75th
    $93,410
    90th
    $105,490

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 110% Median Interior Designers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interior Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    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
    Washington $79,490

    Nearby metros — Interior Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $64,440

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,130
    Graphic Designers $49,540
    Public Relations Specialists $50,910
    Coaches and Scouts $49,550
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,160
    Floral Designers $35,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Reading, PA is $41.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.72 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Reading, PA is 35% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $48,870 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,190.