Interior Designers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$63,490
↑ 33.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Interior Designers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Interior Designers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.3% since 2011 ($47,620 → $63,490)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $63,490
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,490 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $62,510 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $61,590 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $60,340 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | $57,060 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $56,040 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | $53,370 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $51,500 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | $49,810 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | $48,840 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | $48,400 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | $48,500 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $47,600 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | $47,620 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.