Interior Designers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $61,560 -3% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $97,860
Employed locally 100
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $48,770
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $75,900
    90th
    $97,860

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Interior Designers salary is 36% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,140
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,010
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,040

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $78,420
    Coaches and Scouts $60,310
    Graphic Designers $63,030
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,180
    Editors $77,610
    Writers and Authors $80,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Trenton, NJ is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.03 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Trenton, NJ is 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,770.