Interior Designers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $52,220 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $54,830
Employed locally 30
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $54,820
    90th
    $54,830

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Interior Designers salary is 30% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,070
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,940
    Graphic Designers $54,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,850
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Editors $64,640
    Technical Writers $66,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Santa Fe, NM is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.53 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 17.8% below 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.