Interior Designers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $74,580 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.86
10th percentile $46,310
90th percentile $127,080
Employed locally 130
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,310
    25th
    $58,140
    50th (median)
    $74,580
    75th
    $98,760
    90th
    $127,080

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Interior Designers salary is 27% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,420

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,770
    Graphic Designers $67,990
    Public Relations Specialists $76,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,760
    Editors $94,750
    Producers and Directors $76,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Santa Rosa, CA is $35.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interior Designers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 17.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $46,310 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,140.