Interior Designer Salary in Nebraska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$64,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $67,190
State Rank
#19 of 49
430 employed here

How much does an Interior Designer make in Nebraska?

Interior Designers in Nebraska take home a median of $64,870 annually — roughly $31.19 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $67,190.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $43,840 while the top 10% make $100,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,870 and $86,310 a year.

Interior Designer salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,840$21.08
25th percentile (early career)$50,870$24.46
50th percentile (median)$64,870$31.19
75th percentile (experienced)$86,310$41.50
90th percentile (top earners)$100,200$48.17

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 19th 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay ($64,870) 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 Nebraska?
The median Interior Designer salary in Nebraska is $64,870 per year, or about $31.19 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,840 at the entry level to $100,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Interior Designers about 3% less than the national median of $67,190. Nebraska ranks 19th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Interior Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,870 a year. About 430 Interior Designers are employed in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), 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.