Interior Designers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $46,480 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $82,810
Employed locally 40
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $68,430
    90th
    $82,810

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,650
    Tyler, TX $48,960
    Lubbock, TX $48,060

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,100
    Graphic Designers $50,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $44,580
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Waco, TX is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Waco, TX is 26.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.