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Interior Designers Salary in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Interior Designers in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area make a median of $45,760 a year, or about $22 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.

$46K
Median annual
$22/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$79K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,062/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home46.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,760/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,650/mo

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Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 69,580
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area employed: 60
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Bar chart showing Interior Designers salary percentiles in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $34,300, 25th percentile $40,390, median $45,760, 75th percentile $57,520, 90th percentile $79,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$40KMedian$46K75th$58K90th$79K
Bar chart showing Interior Designers salary percentiles in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $34,300, 25th percentile $40,390, median $45,760, 75th percentile $57,520, 90th percentile $79,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level interior designers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Interior Designers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$79K+25%1,440
District of Columbia$79K+25%530
California$77K+22%8,360
Massachusetts$77K+22%1,540
Wyoming$75K+18%80
New York$74K+16%5,590
Maryland$71K+12%1,090
Nevada$69K+8%600
New Jersey$67K+6%1,510
Minnesota$67K+6%1,330
Virginia$66K+5%1,550
Illinois$66K+4%2,680
Pennsylvania$65K+2%2,140
Oregon$64K+1%1,030
Arizona$64K+1%1,550
Arkansas$64K+0%760
Michigan$63K-1%1,670
South Dakota$62K-2%160
Vermont$62K-2%90
Georgia$62K-3%2,660
Texas$62K-3%5,190
Wisconsin$61K-3%1,170
Rhode Island$61K-4%400
New Hampshire$61K-4%310
Hawaii$61K-5%230
Indiana$61K-5%970
Florida$60K-5%7,090
Utah$60K-5%1,140
Idaho$60K-6%330
Connecticut$59K-6%850
South Carolina$59K-6%990
Missouri$59K-7%960
Tennessee$59K-7%1,290
Ohio$59K-8%2,280
Nebraska$58K-8%500
Iowa$58K-9%720
Alabama$57K-10%570
Louisiana$57K-10%180
North Dakota$57K-11%170
Delaware$55K-13%180
Maine$55K-14%220
Kansas$54K-14%430
Montana$53K-16%430
North Carolina$53K-16%2,360
Oklahoma$52K-18%490
New Mexico$50K-21%70
Kentucky$50K-21%540
West Virginia$45K-29%100
Mississippi$44K-31%N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How much do interior designers make in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

The median is $45,760 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,300, and experienced interior designers can clear $79,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,062/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 46.1% 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 Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area 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 $45,760 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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