Interior Designers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $80,720 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.81
10th percentile $59,160
90th percentile $128,390
Employed locally 1,100
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,160
    25th
    $69,220
    50th (median)
    $80,720
    75th
    $100,450
    90th
    $128,390

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Interior Designers salary is 28% 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
    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
    Washington $79,490
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $73,810
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $66,230

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,010
    Public Relations Specialists $92,060
    Graphic Designers $82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators $142,690
    Editors $87,330
    Producers and Directors $81,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Seattle, WA is $38.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.06 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Seattle, WA is 27.1% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $59,160 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,220.