Interior Designers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $49,990 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $81,860
Employed locally 30
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $41,490
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $57,190
    90th
    $81,860

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Interior Designers salary is 27% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,690
    Syracuse, NY $53,280

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $51,160
    Public Relations Specialists $63,710
    Graphic Designers $51,970
    Producers and Directors $62,310
    Audio and Video Technicians $54,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Utica, NY is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Utica, NY is 21.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,490.