Interior Designers Salary in Texas
Interior Designers in Texas make a median of $61,620 a year, or about $29.63 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level interior designers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.
Interior Designers salary by metro in Texas
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $75K | +21% | 1,930 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | +0% | 900 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $61K | -1% | 1,090 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $56K | -10% | 510 |
| Lubbock | $48K | -22% | 40 |
| El Paso | $47K | -24% | 40 |
| Waco | $46K | -25% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do interior designers make in Texas?
The median is $61,620 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,260, and experienced interior designers can clear $102,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,296/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 32.9% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $67,352 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.