Interior Designers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $55,600 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.73
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $90,650
Employed locally 40
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $55,600
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $90,650

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 93% Median Interior Designers salary is 7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800
    California $77,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,580
    Huntsville, AL $74,530

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$66,530
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,500
    Public Relations Specialists$55,380
    Graphic Designers$46,400
    Producers and Directors$87,920
    Editors$51,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $26.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.58 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.