Interior Designers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $46,240 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $79,430
Employed locally 160
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $79,430

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 63% Median Interior Designers salary is 37% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Burlington, NC $77,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $73,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $62,820
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $61,560

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $52,700
    Coaches and Scouts $41,550
    Graphic Designers $47,360
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,520
    Producers and Directors $61,990
    Writers and Authors $70,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Wilmington, NC is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Wilmington, NC is 27.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.