Interior Designers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,760 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $34,300
90th percentile $79,070
Employed locally 60
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,300
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $79,070

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,130
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,990
    Graphic Designers $43,240
    Public Relations Specialists $54,280
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $25,070
    Floral Designers $24,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Western North Carolina is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Western North Carolina is 27.9% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,300 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.