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Interior Designers Salary in Georgia

Interior Designers in Georgia make a median of $61,810 a year, or about $29.71 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $118K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$62K
Median annual
$29.71/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$118K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $62K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,063/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$67,265/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,629/mo

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U.S. employed: 2,660
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Interior Designers salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $35,610, 25th percentile $49,210, median $61,810, 75th percentile $81,720, 90th percentile $117,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$49KMedian$62K75th$82K90th$118K
Bar chart showing Interior Designers salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $35,610, 25th percentile $49,210, median $61,810, 75th percentile $81,720, 90th percentile $117,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level interior designers (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $118K or more, a $82K spread from bottom to top.

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Interior Designers salary by metro in Georgia

5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$65K+6%2,100
Savannah$62K+1%70
Athens-Clarke County$54K-12%50
Augusta-Richmond County$54K-13%70
Columbus$46K-26%30

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Frequently asked questions

How much do interior designers make in Georgia?

The median is $61,810 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,610, and experienced interior designers can clear $117,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $62K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,063/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 35.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a interior designers salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median interior designers salary is worth about $67,265 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do interior designers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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