Interior Designers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $58,840 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $93,560
Employed locally 470
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $77,420
    90th
    $93,560

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 75% Median Interior Designers salary is 25% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $65,320
    Richmond, VA $65,030
    Columbia, MO $64,520
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $63,540

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,060
    Coaches and Scouts$41,720
    Graphic Designers$56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians$59,230
    Producers and Directors$66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.97 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 7.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.