Interior Designers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,580 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $43,350
90th percentile $92,040
Employed locally 130
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,350
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $63,580
    75th
    $71,540
    90th
    $92,040

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 94% Median Interior Designers salary is 6% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $64,540
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,970

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,690
    Coaches and Scouts $45,220
    Graphic Designers $48,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,080
    Producers and Directors $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Tucson, AZ is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.23 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.1% above 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,350 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.