Interior Designer Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$61,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.52
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $67,190
State Rank
#34 of 49
2,180 employed here

How much does an Interior Designer make in Ohio?

Interior Designers in Ohio take home a median of $61,410 annually — roughly $29.52 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $67,190.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $47,080 while the top 10% make $103,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,160 and $83,880 a year.

Interior Designer salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,080$22.63
25th percentile (early career)$51,160$24.60
50th percentile (median)$61,410$29.52
75th percentile (experienced)$83,880$40.33
90th percentile (top earners)$103,530$49.77

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 34th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($61,410) 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 Ohio?
The median Interior Designer salary in Ohio is $61,410 per year, or about $29.52 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,080 at the entry level to $103,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Interior Designers about 9% less than the national median of $67,190. Ohio ranks 34th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Interior Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,410 a year. About 2,180 Interior Designers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.