Interior Designer Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$65,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $67,190
State Rank
#18 of 49
1,440 employed here

How much does an Interior Designer make in Maryland?

An Interior Designer working in Maryland earns a median salary of $65,070 per year, or about $31.28 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $67,190 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $45,850 while the top 10% make $99,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,310 and $80,110 a year.

Interior Designer salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,850$22.04
25th percentile (early career)$59,310$28.51
50th percentile (median)$65,070$31.28
75th percentile (experienced)$80,110$38.51
90th percentile (top earners)$99,330$47.75

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 18th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($65,070) 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 Maryland?
The median Interior Designer salary in Maryland is $65,070 per year, or about $31.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,850 at the entry level to $99,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Interior Designers about 3% less than the national median of $67,190. Maryland ranks 18th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Interior Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $65,070 a year. About 1,440 Interior Designers are employed in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.