Interior Designers Salary in Michigan
Interior Designers in Michigan make a median of $62,760 a year, or about $30.17 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $63K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level interior designers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Interior Designers salary by metro in Michigan
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $65K | +3% | 70 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $64K | +2% | 260 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $63K | +0% | 870 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $60K | -4% | 40 |
| Ann Arbor | $58K | -7% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do interior designers make in Michigan?
The median is $62,760 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,640, and experienced interior designers can clear $99,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,150/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 30.7% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $66,844 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.