Interior Designers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $79,350 +25% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $51,570
90th percentile $123,890
Employed locally 100
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,570
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $79,350
    75th
    $100,090
    90th
    $123,890

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 83% Median Interior Designers salary is 17% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
    Public Relations Specialists $79,110
    Graphic Designers $78,500
    Producers and Directors $77,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Fashion Designers $100,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Santa Maria, CA is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interior Designers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 25% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $51,570 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.