Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, West Virginia
$56,000 / year
≈ $4,650 per month · $26.92 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for West Virginia · median $51,500
25th percentile
$41,000Average
$56,00075th percentile
$61,500
$41,000Average
$56,00075th percentile
$61,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Interior Designer salary by state
Alabama$64,500
Alaska$76,000
Arizona$71,500
Arkansas$83,000
California$93,000
Colorado$90,000
Connecticut$74,000
Delaware$67,000
District of Columbia$105,500
Florida$68,500
Georgia$81,500
Hawaii$76,500
Illinois$88,500
Indiana$68,000
Iowa$71,000
Kansas$69,500
Kentucky$66,000
Louisiana$61,500
Maine$66,500
Maryland$73,000
Massachusetts$86,500
Michigan$64,500
Minnesota$75,000
Mississippi$59,000
Missouri$69,500
Montana$65,500
Nebraska$72,500
New Hampshire$67,000
New Jersey$82,500
New Mexico$73,000
New York$78,000
North Carolina$68,500
North Dakota$62,500
Ohio$72,500
Oklahoma$71,500
Oregon$79,000
Pennsylvania$70,500
Rhode Island$69,500
South Carolina$70,500
South Dakota$77,000
Tennessee$71,000
Texas$74,500
Utah$68,500
Vermont$75,000
Virginia$73,500
Washington$84,000
West Virginia$56,000
Wisconsin$72,500
Wyoming$92,500
About this role
Interior Designer is a professional role within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Interior Designers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
- Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
- Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
- Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Interior Designer pay by experience level
Entry level$43,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$53,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$69,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$88,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$118,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,800
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Interior Designer salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
44,310 workers
$81,000Specialized Design Services
30,100 workers
$78,000Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
14,030 workers
$88,000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
6,730 workers
$62,500Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
6,630 workers
$62,500Construction of Buildings
5,120 workers
$73,000Residential Building Construction
4,770 workers
$72,000Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
4,390 workers
$56,500Building Material and Supplies Dealers
4,360 workers
$56,500Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
2,740 workers
$78,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Interior Designer pays 13% below the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Choreographer$75,500
Graphic Designer$73,000
Lighting Technician$81,000
Designers, All Other$82,000
Broadcast Technician$70,500
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio$70,000
Careers related to Interior Designer
Landscape Architect$92,000
Set and Exhibit Designers$86,000
Craft Artist$51,500
Fashion Designer$94,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Interior Designer make?
The average base salary for a Interior Designer in the United States is $77,000 per year, or about $37.02 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $53,500 and $88,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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