Hourly Wage for Entry Interior Designer Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Entry Interior Designer?

As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Entry Interior Designer in the United States is $26, which translates to an annual salary of about $53,900.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $30 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23 to $28 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20 per hour

10% $20

50% (Median) $26

90% $30

Entry Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,600	$4,883	$1,127	$28
Average	$53,900	$4,492	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$47,700	$3,975	$917	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Interior Designer Salaries

An Entry Interior Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Interior Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Interior Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry Interior Designer (0-2 years): $53,822
Intermediate Interior Designer (2-4 years): $60,822
Senior Interior Designer (4-7 years): $70,050
Specialist Interior Designer (7+ years): $80,804
Expert/Principal Interior Designer (7-10 years): $93,604

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Interior Designer	0-2 years	$53,822
Intermediate Interior Designer	2-4 years	$60,822
Senior Interior Designer	4-7 years	$70,050
Specialist Interior Designer	7+ years	$80,804
Expert/Principal Interior Designer	7-10 years	$93,604

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How Do Entry Interior Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Interior Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,600.
California: $59,400.
Massachusetts: $58,600.

District of Columbia $59,600 California $59,400 Massachusetts $58,600 Washington $58,400 New Jersey $58,400 Alaska $58,300 Connecticut $57,600 New York $57,300

Hawaii $56,300 Rhode Island $55,900 Maryland $55,500 Minnesota $55,100 Colorado $55,000 Illinois $54,900 Oregon $54,700 Delaware $54,600

New Hampshire $54,500 Virginia $54,200 Pennsylvania $53,600 Nevada $53,300 North Dakota $53,200 Michigan $53,100 Wisconsin $53,000 Vermont $52,900

Ohio $52,500 Arizona $52,500 Maine $52,500 Texas $52,500 Georgia $52,000 Indiana $51,700 Wyoming $51,700 Utah $51,600

Iowa $51,600 Kansas $51,300 Louisiana $51,200 North Carolina $51,200 Missouri $51,200 Florida $51,000 Montana $50,900 Nebraska $50,800

Kentucky $50,700 South Carolina $50,500 Tennessee $50,300 Idaho $50,300 New Mexico $49,900 Oklahoma $49,800 Alabama $49,500 South Dakota $49,000

Arkansas $48,700 West Virginia $48,500 Mississippi $48,000

Top Paying Cities for Entry Interior Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $67,900
San Francisco: $67,200
Oakland: $65,800

San Jose, CA $67,900

San Francisco, CA $67,200

Oakland, CA $65,800

New York, NY $62,000

Paramus, NJ $61,300

Queens Village, NY $61,300

Passaic, NJ $61,200

Bergenfield, NJ $61,200

Huntington, NY $61,100

Stamford, CT $61,100

Newark, NJ $60,700

Bridgeport, CT $60,600

Vallejo, CA $60,400

New Brunswick, NJ $60,400

Petaluma, CA $60,400

Middlesex, NJ $60,300

Somerset, NJ $60,300

Santa Cruz, CA $60,200

Boston, MA $59,900

Monterey, CA $59,700

Seattle, WA $59,500

Santa Rosa, CA $59,500

Los Angeles, CA $59,500

Juneau, AK $59,400

Washington, DC $59,300

Orange, CA $59,100

Santa Ana, CA $59,000

Anaheim, CA $58,900

Anchorage, AK $58,900

Long Beach, CA $58,900

Santa Maria, CA $58,700

Everett, WA $58,700

Danbury, CT $58,500

Bremerton, WA $58,500

Tacoma, WA $58,300

New Suffolk, NY $58,300

Santa Barbara, CA $58,200

Sacramento, CA $58,200

Brockton, MA $58,100

Trenton, NJ $58,100

San Diego, CA $58,100

Fairbanks, AK $57,900

Lompoc, CA $57,800

Lowell, MA $57,800

Ventura, CA $57,700

Nashua, NH $57,700

Stockton, CA $57,700

Modesto, CA $57,300

Poughkeepsie, NY $57,200

New Haven, CT $57,100

Olympia, WA $57,100

Kennewick, WA $57,100

Lawrence, MA $56,900

Hartford, CT $56,800

Riverside, CA $56,800

New Bedford, MA $56,800

Richland, WA $56,800

New London, CT $56,700

Atlantic City, NJ $56,700

New Britain, CT $56,700

San Bernardino, CA $56,700

Bakersfield, CA $56,700

Norwich, CT $56,600

Portsmouth, NH $56,600

Boulder, CO $56,500

Portland, OR $56,400

Worcester, MA $56,400

Minneapolis, MN $56,300

Philadelphia, PA $56,200

Vineland, NJ $56,000

Honolulu, HI $56,000

Saint Paul, MN $56,000

Providence, RI $55,800

Chicago, IL $55,700

Bellingham, WA $55,600

Springfield, MA $55,600

Baltimore, MD $55,500

Chico, CA $55,400

Pittsfield, MA $55,300

Manchester, NH $55,200

Spokane, WA $54,900

Denver, CO $54,900

Albany, NY $54,700

Troy, NY $54,600

Nassau, NY $54,600

Schenectady, NY $54,500

Wilmington, DE $54,500

Burlington, VT $54,400

Salem, OR $54,400

Yakima, WA $54,200

Portland, ME $54,200

Rochester, MN $54,000

Reno, NV $54,000

Fresno, CA $54,000

Milwaukee, WI $53,900

Detroit, MI $53,900

Ann Arbor, MI $53,900

Allentown, PA $53,900

Colorado Springs, CO $53,800

Houston, TX $53,700

Syracuse, NY $53,700

Carson City, NV $53,700

Eugene, OR $53,600

Gary, IN $53,600

Springfield, OR $53,500

Bismarck, ND $53,500

Galveston, TX $53,500

Concord, NH $53,400

Medford, OR $53,400

Fort Collins, CO $53,400

Austin, TX $53,300

Mesa, AZ $53,200

Reading, PA $53,200

Phoenix, AZ $53,200

Dallas, TX $53,200

Saint Cloud, MN $53,100

Madison, WI $53,100

Utica, NY $52,900

Atlanta, GA $52,800

Raleigh, NC $52,800

Des Moines, IA $52,800

Rochester, NY $52,800

Battle Creek, MI $52,700

Salt Lake City, UT $52,700

Lancaster, PA $52,600

Harrisburg, PA $52,600

Pittsburgh, PA $52,500

Boca Raton, FL $52,500

Columbus, OH $52,500

Fort Worth, TX $52,500

Champaign, IL $52,500

Kansas City, KS $52,500

Kansas City, MO $52,500

Richmond, VA $52,400

Indianapolis, IN $52,400

Cleveland, OH $52,400

Las Vegas, NV $52,300

Cincinnati, OH $52,300

Petersburg, VA $52,300

Lansing, MI $52,200

Huntsville, AL $52,200

Saint Louis, MO $52,100

Lebanon, PA $52,100

Pueblo, CO $52,100

Appleton, WI $52,100

Buffalo, NY $52,100

Dayton, OH $52,100

Racine, WI $52,100

Charlotte, NC $52,100

Lorain, OH $52,000

Beaumont, TX $52,000

Billings, MT $52,000

York, PA $52,000

Elkhart, IN $52,000

Benton Harbor, MI $52,000

Gastonia, NC $52,000

Toledo, OH $52,000

Elyria, OH $51,900

Fargo, ND $51,900

Springfield, IL $51,900

Rock Hill, SC $51,900

Rockford, IL $51,900

Binghamton, NY $51,900

Flagstaff, AZ $51,800

Fort Lauderdale, FL $51,800

Duluth, MN $51,800

Miami, FL $51,800

Grand Forks, ND $51,700

Cheyenne, WY $51,700

Bangor, ME $51,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $51,500

Durham, NC $51,500

Louisville, KY $51,500

Grand Rapids, MI $51,500

Hialeah, FL $51,500

Casper, WY $51,400

Scranton, PA $51,400

Virginia Beach, VA $51,300

Akron, OH $51,300

New Orleans, LA $51,300

Peoria, IL $51,200

Sarasota, FL $51,200

Nashville, TN $51,200

Omaha, NE $51,200

Green Bay, WI $51,200

Baton Rouge, LA $51,200

Charleston, SC $51,200

Jamestown, NY $51,100

Tampa, FL $51,100

Saint Petersburg, FL $51,100

Davenport, IA $51,100

Tucson, AZ $51,100

Bradenton, FL $51,000

Evansville, IN $51,000

Port Arthur, TX $51,000

Santa Fe, NM $50,900

Clearwater, FL $50,800

Orlando, FL $50,800

Albuquerque, NM $50,700

Canton, OH $50,700

La Crosse, WI $50,700

Newport News, VA $50,600

High Point, NC $50,600

Ogden, UT $50,600

Corpus Christi, TX $50,600

Boise, ID $50,500

Salisbury, NC $50,500

Jacksonville, FL $50,500

Saginaw, MI $50,500

Rock Island, IL $50,500

Laramie, WY $50,500

Norfolk, VA $50,500

Moline, IL $50,400

Fort Myers, FL $50,400

Memphis, TN $50,400

Tulsa, OK $50,400

Waterloo, IA $50,400

Provo, UT $50,300

Fort Wayne, IN $50,300

Spartanburg, SC $50,300

Lincoln, NE $50,300

Cedar Falls, IA $50,200

San Antonio, TX $50,200

Greensboro, NC $50,100

South Bend, IN $50,100

Savannah, GA $50,100

Muskegon, MI $50,100

Birmingham, AL $50,100

Winston Salem, NC $50,000

Lake Charles, LA $49,900

Anderson, IN $49,900

Lexington, KY $49,900

Augusta, GA $49,900

Greenville, SC $49,900

Tuscaloosa, AL $49,800

Columbia, SC $49,800

Lima, OH $49,800

Wichita, KS $49,800

Asheville, NC $49,700

Springfield, OH $49,700

Bloomington, IN $49,600

Knoxville, TN $49,400

Shreveport, LA $49,400

Wilmington, NC $49,400

Roanoke, VA $49,400

Topeka, KS $49,300

Frankfort, KY $49,300

Melbourne, FL $49,200

Longview, TX $49,200

Oklahoma City, OK $49,200

Chillicothe, OH $49,200

Sioux Falls, SD $49,100

Mobile, AL $49,100

Terre Haute, IN $49,100

Altoona, PA $49,000

Amarillo, TX $49,000

Killeen, TX $49,000

Idaho Falls, ID $48,900

Sioux City, IA $48,900

Fayetteville, AR $48,900

Chattanooga, TN $48,900

Lynchburg, VA $48,800

Gainesville, FL $48,800

Portsmouth, OH $48,700

Little Rock, AR $48,700

Lafayette, LA $48,700

Youngstown, OH $48,700

Daytona Beach, FL $48,700

Clarksville, TN $48,700

Pensacola, FL $48,700

Temple, TX $48,600

Hopkinsville, KY $48,500

Erie, PA $48,500

Florence, SC $48,500

Charleston, WV $48,400

Fayetteville, NC $48,300

Tallahassee, FL $48,300

Macon, GA $48,300

Great Falls, MT $48,300

Waco, TX $48,200

Helena, MT $48,200

Pine Bluff, AR $48,200

Vincennes, IN $48,100

Lubbock, TX $48,100

Alamogordo, NM $48,100

Rapid City, SD $48,000

Twin Falls, ID $48,000

Jackson, MS $47,900

Huntington, WV $47,900

Greenville, MS $47,900

Biloxi, MS $47,800

Parkersburg, WV $47,800

Montgomery, AL $47,800

Wichita Falls, TX $47,800

Springfield, MO $47,800

Johnstown, PA $47,700

Monroe, LA $47,700

Sumter, SC $47,600

Columbus, GA $47,600

Pascagoula, MS $47,500

Abilene, TX $47,500

Kingsport, TN $47,400

Albany, GA $47,400

Gulfport, MS $47,400

Alexandria, LA $47,200

Fort Smith, AR $47,100

El Paso, TX $46,900

Las Cruces, NM $46,700

Harlingen, TX $46,500

Pocatello, ID $46,500

Florence, AL $46,500

Brownsville, TX $46,400

Mcallen, TX $46,300

Dothan, AL $46,300

Columbus, MS $45,900

Altus, OK $45,700

Lawton, OK $45,600

Pierre, SD $45,400

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Interior Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 5.76% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Space Planning (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Analyzing, organizing, and building interior design layouts to maximize available space in accordance with client's specifications.
Business Model (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): The term business model refers to a company's plan for making a profit. It identifies the products or services the business plans to sell, its identified target market, and any anticipated expenses.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	5.76%
Space Planning	2.04%
Business Model	1.37%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Interior Designer's salary.

Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Architectural Design: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Communication Skills	$59,829	11%
Architectural Design	$57,134	6%
Consulting	$56,595	5%

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Entry Interior Designer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Entry Interior Designer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $58,091. While startup companies pay approximate $49,173.

Entry Interior Designer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,173
Growth Stage	51~500	$51,999
Established	501~5000	$56,088
Enterprise	5000+	$58,091

Entry Interior Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Interior Designer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Retail & Wholesale, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Entry Interior Designer positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Entry Interior Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Entry Interior Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$59,290	$29.0	10%

How Education impacts an Entry Interior Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Interior Designers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Interior Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $47,519 and $52,922).

Entry Interior Designer Salaries by Degree Level

$54,500
$53,500
$52,500
$51,500
$50,500
$49,500
$48,600
$47,600

Typical Education for Entry Interior Designer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	4.2%
Associates	11.8%
Bachelors	75.6%
Masters	8.0%
Doctorate	0.1%

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Entry Interior Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Interior Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,700

Average $53,900/year

$58,600

$3,975

Average $4,492/month

$4,883

$917

Average $1,037/week

$1,127

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,600	$4,883	$1,127	$28
Average	$53,900	$4,492	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$47,700	$3,975	$917	$23

Salary Trends for Entry Interior Designer

Salaries for an Entry Interior Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,204 in 2023 to around $53,466 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Interior Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Interior Designer Over Time

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2023	$54,204
2024	$54,038
2025	$53,466
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Most common benefits for Entry Interior Designer

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Common company salaries for Entry Interior Designer

Here are companies hiring for Entry Interior Designer and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Entry Interior Designer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Interior Designer?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Interior Designer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

2. Do interior designers make good money in USA?

Interior designers in the USA can earn a competitive salary. Entry-level positions typically start with a minimum salary of $42,000, with a mid-range salary of $53,000 and a maximum of $58,100. With 3-5 years of experience, salaries can rise significantly, reaching around $74,655, and the top 20% can earn over $121,347.

3. How to become an interior designer with no experience?

To become an interior designer with no experience, follow these steps: Learn about a designer's duties and required skills. Work for an expert or start as a contractor. Build your portfolio and network while staying updated on industry trends. Entry-level salaries range from $42,000 to $58,100, with a mid-salary of $53,000. Register your name with your state.

4. Which state pays interior designers the most?

While states like Illinois, California, and Virginia offer high salaries for interior designers, entry-level positions typically see salaries ranging from $42,000 to $58,100. This means that even in high-paying states, entry-level designers may start at the lower end of the scale, with potential growth as they gain experience.

5. How much does a junior designer earn in USA?

A junior interior designer in the USA typically earns between $42,000 and $58,100 annually. The average salary is around $53,000, translating to approximately $1,019 per week. This range reflects entry-level positions, with top earners potentially making more as they gain experience and expertise in the field.

6. How much do junior interior designers make in the US?

As of now, the salary for an Entry Interior Designer in the United States ranges from $42,000 to $58,100 annually, with a median salary of $53,000. This translates to approximately $20.19 to $27.92 per hour, or about $3,500 to $4,841 per month.

7. What type of interior design makes the most money?

While corporate interior designers can earn up to $80,000 annually, entry-level interior designers typically earn between $42,000 and $58,100, with a median salary of $53,000. Gaining experience and further education can lead to higher-paying opportunities in the field.

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