Interior Designers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,250 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $33,080
90th percentile $107,960
Employed locally 60
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,080
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $44,250
    75th
    $62,700
    90th
    $107,960

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,380
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,390
    Public Relations Specialists $48,590
    Graphic Designers $45,850
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $74,960
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $26,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Southeast Iowa is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.16 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Southeast Iowa is 30.3% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,080 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.