Interior Designers Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $59,600 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $46,460
90th percentile $99,280
Employed locally 160
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,460
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $77,140
    90th
    $99,280

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 57% Median Interior Designers salary is 43% 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
    Washington $79,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $73,810
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,050
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,190
    Producers and Directors$68,370
    Coaches and Scouts$47,860
    Graphic Designers$51,630
    Audio and Video Technicians$71,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Urban Honolulu, HI is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.50 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 6.1% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $46,460 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.