Interior Designers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $61,180 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.42
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $84,260
Employed locally 70
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $61,180
    75th
    $73,550
    90th
    $84,260

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 91% Median Interior Designers salary is 9% 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
    Richmond, VA $65,030

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $27,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,670
    Public Relations Specialists $50,330
    Graphic Designers $49,860
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,790
    Producers and Directors $46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Roanoke, VA is $29.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.11 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Roanoke, VA is 3.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.