Interior Designers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $70,180 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.74
10th percentile $43,480
90th percentile $120,140
Employed locally 340
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,480
    25th
    $58,750
    50th (median)
    $70,180
    75th
    $92,530
    90th
    $120,140

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,350
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $78,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,420

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,440
    Coaches and Scouts $44,100
    Graphic Designers $62,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,740
    Producers and Directors $81,720
    Interpreters and Translators $77,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Riverside, CA is $33.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.96 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Riverside, CA is 10.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,480 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,750.