Interior Designers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,940 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $80,300
Employed locally 30
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $40,850
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $55,170
    90th
    $80,300

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$53,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,480
    Public Relations Specialists$63,150
    Graphic Designers$57,980
    Audio and Video Technicians$45,570
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$71,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Southwest New York is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Southwest New York is 27.6% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,850.