Interior Designers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $78,660 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $60,990
90th percentile $136,250
Employed locally 1,860
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,990
    25th
    $73,190
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $102,440
    90th
    $136,250

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 59% Median Interior Designers salary is 41% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,420
    California $77,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $98,460
    Coaches and Scouts $47,260
    Producers and Directors $122,210
    Graphic Designers $89,490
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $99,420
    Editors $99,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in San Francisco, CA is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interior Designers salary in San Francisco, CA is 23.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $60,990 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,190.