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Interior Designers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Interior Designers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,230
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.7% vs 2024
$89,740
Mean Salary
$80,230
Median Salary
$38.57
Hourly Rate
8,500 people work as Interior Designers in California
Interior Designers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Interior Designers in California earn a median salary of $80,230 per year ($6,685/month).
This is 21.7% above the national average of $65,910.
California ranks #3 out of 49 states for Interior Designers pay.
Approximately 8,500 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Interior Designers
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.9
Building and Construction
4.33
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
English Language
3.95
Administration and Management
3.76
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(85.7% of workers)
Salaries for Interior Designers in California range from $50,940 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $131,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,370 and $102,940.
How much do Interior Designers make in California?
The median annual salary for Interior Designers in California is $80,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,740.
What is the salary range for a Interior Designers in California?
Salaries for Interior Designers in California range from $50,940 at the 10th percentile to $131,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,370 and $102,940.
What is the starting salary for a Interior Designers in California?
Entry-level Interior Designers positions in California typically start around $50,940 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Interior Designers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,500 people are employed as Interior Designers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Interior Designers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Interior Designers in California is approximately $38.57 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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