Interior Designers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $63,590 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $127,300
Employed locally 50
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $47,290
    50th (median)
    $63,590
    75th
    $85,370
    90th
    $127,300

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 92% Median Interior Designers salary is 8% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,350
    District of Columbia $79,060
    California $77,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,340
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,360
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,440
    Public Relations Specialists $57,840
    Graphic Designers $49,590
    Interpreters and Translators $48,360
    Producers and Directors $57,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Waterloo, IA is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.75 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Waterloo, IA is 0.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,290.