Interior Designers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $55,810 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $76,700
Employed locally 30
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $55,810
    75th
    $66,000
    90th
    $76,700

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Interior Designers salary is 16% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,170
    Huntsville, AL $74,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $73,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$31,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,110
    Graphic Designers$49,890
    Producers and Directors$45,290
    Public Relations Specialists$50,760
    Interpreters and Translators$47,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Rockford, IL is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.87 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Rockford, IL is 12.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.