Interior Designers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $79,290 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.12
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $103,650
Employed locally 40
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $56,410
    50th (median)
    $79,290
    75th
    $99,320
    90th
    $103,650

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 88% Median Interior Designers salary is 12% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,950
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $62,200
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,890
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,180
    Fargo, ND-MN $56,640

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$77,030
    Coaches and Scouts$58,480
    Interpreters and Translators$61,630
    Graphic Designers$54,440
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,310
    Producers and Directors$45,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Rochester, MN is $38.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.83 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Rochester, MN is 24.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,410.