Interior Designer Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Interior Designers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$60,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $67,190
State Rank
#38 of 49
7,410 employed here

How much does an Interior Designer make in Florida?

An Interior Designer working in Florida earns a median salary of $60,860 per year, or about $29.26 per hour. That is 9% below the national median of $67,190 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $39,050 while the top 10% make $96,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,270 and $79,300 a year.

Interior Designer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,050$18.77
25th percentile (early career)$47,270$22.73
50th percentile (median)$60,860$29.26
75th percentile (experienced)$79,300$38.13
90th percentile (top earners)$96,930$46.60

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 38th out of 49 states and territories for Interior Designer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$98,450
2Wyoming$96,100
3California$80,230
4Massachusetts$80,110
5Colorado$78,390

Working as an Interior Designer in Florida

Nationally, about 72,000 people work as Interior Designers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($60,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Interior Designer make in Florida?
The median Interior Designer salary in Florida is $60,860 per year, or about $29.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,050 at the entry level to $96,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Interior Designers about 9% less than the national median of $67,190. Florida ranks 38th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Interior Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,860 a year. About 7,410 Interior Designers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.