Interior Designers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $79,800 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.37
10th percentile $58,060
90th percentile $193,450
Employed locally 300
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,060
    25th
    $59,830
    50th (median)
    $79,800
    75th
    $106,770
    90th
    $193,450

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 51% Median Interior Designers salary is 49% 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
    Washington $79,490

    Nearby metros — Interior Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    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
    California $77,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$54,520
    Public Relations Specialists$101,200
    Graphic Designers$98,530
    Technical Writers$135,880
    Art Directors$170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in San Jose, CA is $38.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interior Designers salary in San Jose, CA is 25.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $58,060 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,830.