Interior Designers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $65,030 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.26
10th percentile $40,810
90th percentile $98,010
Employed locally 410
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,810
    25th
    $51,340
    50th (median)
    $65,030
    75th
    $80,530
    90th
    $98,010

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Interior Designers salary is 23% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Nevada $68,620
    Pennsylvania $64,680

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Producers and Directors $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Richmond, VA is $31.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.74 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Richmond, VA is 2.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,810 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,340.