Interior Designers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $73,780 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.47
10th percentile $45,020
90th percentile $123,930
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,020
    25th
    $53,450
    50th (median)
    $73,780
    75th
    $82,420
    90th
    $123,930

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Interior Designers salary is 22% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Interpreters and Translators $80,120
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,480
    Graphic Designers $66,970
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $37,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Salinas, CA is $35.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.95 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Salinas, CA is 16.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,020 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,450.