Interior Designers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $78,990 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $51,680
90th percentile $125,440
Employed locally 580
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,680
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $78,990
    75th
    $96,710
    90th
    $125,440

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Interior Designers salary is 23% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,420
    California $77,360

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in San Diego, CA is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in San Diego, CA is 24.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $51,680 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.