Interior Designers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $83,580 +31.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.18
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $125,010
Employed locally 40
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $68,320
    50th (median)
    $83,580
    75th
    $93,400
    90th
    $125,010

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 89% Median Interior Designers salary is 11% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    Washington $79,490

    Nearby metros — Interior Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $77,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,660
    Public Relations Specialists $72,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,240
    Producers and Directors $77,820
    Editors $79,360
    Interpreters and Translators $53,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $40.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.15 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 31.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,320.