Interior Designers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,170 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.14
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $123,630
Employed locally 290
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $59,800
    50th (median)
    $75,170
    75th
    $99,020
    90th
    $123,630

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Interior Designers salary is 20% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Sacramento, CA is $36.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.86 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Sacramento, CA is 18.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,800.