Interior Designers in North Carolina
Considering a career as an Interior Designer in North Carolina?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Interior Designers in North Carolina are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Interior Designers in North Carolina is growing faster than average.
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Interior Designers in North Carolina earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Interior Designers Work in North Carolina?
In 2018, there were 1,320 Interior Designers working in the state.
There were 1,360 Interior Designers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 550 Interior Designers working in it, which means North Carolina has more Interior Designers than average.

Job Projections for North Carolina
Jobs for Interior Designers in this state are growing at a rate of 10.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.5%.

North Carolina Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 150 annual job openings, and 1,540 total jobs in 2026 for Interior Designers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,500 annual jobs and 69,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Interior Designers Make in North Carolina?
In 2018 wages for Interior Designers ranged from $30,950 to $81,040 with $51,270 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.88 to $38.96. The median hourly rate was $24.65.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $22.57 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $2.08.
The median salary in North Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top North Carolina Metros for Interior Designers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Interior Designers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 480 | $58,620 |
Raleigh, NC | 200 | $51,930 |
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 190 | $52,320 |
Greensboro-High Point, NC | 150 | $42,650 |
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 110 | $46,890 |
Asheville, NC | 100 | $48,530 |
Winston-Salem, NC | 90 | $56,120 |
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC | 60 | $43,670 |
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 40 | $30,990 |
Top States for Interior Designers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Interior Designers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 8,460 | $60,360 |
New York | 4,780 | $62,760 |
Texas | 4,230 | $51,630 |
Florida | 4,210 | $46,750 |
Illinois | 2,250 | $49,690 |
Georgia | 2,200 | $48,730 |
Ohio | 2,170 | $51,050 |
Colorado | 1,930 | $47,580 |
Michigan | 1,610 | $46,320 |
Minnesota | 1,550 | $56,410 |
Pennsylvania | 1,510 | $54,680 |
New Jersey | 1,440 | $54,210 |
Washington | 1,370 | $59,680 |
Missouri | 1,350 | $52,160 |
North Carolina | 1,320 | $51,270 |
Tennessee | 1,250 | $45,910 |
Maryland | 1,250 | $58,290 |
Massachusetts | 1,240 | $62,840 |
Virginia | 1,210 | $50,380 |
Indiana | 1,090 | $42,290 |
Below are the states where Interior Designers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $73,010 |
Alaska | $71,410 |
Rhode Island | $70,010 |
Hawaii | $66,370 |
Arkansas | $62,970 |
Massachusetts | $62,840 |
New York | $62,760 |
California | $60,360 |
Delaware | $59,870 |
Washington | $59,680 |
Related Careers in NC
Discover similar careers:
Occupation | NC Employment Total |
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Graphic Designers | 6,460 |
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 2,610 |
Floral Designers | 1,150 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers | 670 |
Fashion Designers | 190 |
Set and Exhibit Designers | 110 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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