Interior Designers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,140 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $96,150
Employed locally 900
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $62,140
    75th
    $75,090
    90th
    $96,150

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 87% Median Interior Designers salary is 13% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,310
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,820
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $60,920
    Florida $60,200
    Gainesville, FL $59,990
    Port St. Lucie, FL $59,920

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,600
    Graphic Designers $59,820
    Coaches and Scouts $47,040
    Interpreters and Translators $45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,230
    Producers and Directors $78,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Tampa, FL is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.29 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Tampa, FL is 2.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.