Salary distribution
Where New York interior designers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $56,240 and $96,780, with a median of $73,630.
Interior Designers in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 183 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $73,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 35 | $52,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 75 | $70,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 28 | $80,948 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 23 | $110,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Interior Designers in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Architecture, Planning and Design, P.C. | Interior Designer | 7 | $82,000 |
| Perkins & Will, Inc. | Interior Designer | 4 | $75,587 |
| STANDARD ARCHITECTS, D.P.C. | DESIGNER | 4 | $75,587 |
| HLW International LLP | Interior Designer | 4 | $95,400 |
| Emma Beryl LLC | Interior Designer | 4 | $62,450 |
| M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. | Designer | 4 | $81,250 |
| CetraRuddy Architecture DPC | Interior Designer | 3 | $80,000 |
| One Lux Studio, LLC | Director of Design Technology | 3 | $111,168 |
| Tillotson Design Associates Inc. | Lighting Designer | 3 | $70,000 |
| MAP DESIGN LLC | Senior Lighting Designer | 2 | $116,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Design Project Specialist at The Crowd Creative, Inc.$60,000BrooklynDecided Dec 26, 2025I-203-25352-493938
- Senior Lighting Designer at MAP DESIGN LLC$116,000New YorkDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489632
- Interior Designer at Porcupine Group Inc$66,560New YorkDecided Dec 18, 2025I-203-25345-475206
- INTERIOR DESIGNER at COOKFOX ARCHITECTS, DPC$100,940NEW YORKDecided Dec 12, 2025I-203-25341-463418
- Interior Designer at Porcupine Group Inc$91,520New YorkDecided Dec 10, 2025I-203-25337-455934
- Senior Lighting Manager at Journey Corporate Holdings LLC$110,972New YorkDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-453786
- Interior Designer at Dumbo Hospitality Inc.$52,000BrooklynDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25337-452339
- Associate Lighting Designer at MAP DESIGN LLC$116,000New YorkDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-445847
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Interior Designers pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Interior Designers specialties in New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 148 certified offers. The most common variant is Interior Designer at a median of $70,720.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Designer | Rockwell Architecture, Planning and Design, P.C. | 81 | $70,720 |
| Designer | STANDARD ARCHITECTS, D.P.C. | 40 | $75,000 |
| Lighting Designer | MAP DESIGN LLC | 17 | $74,999 |
| Design Associate | Jeff Lincoln Interiors Inc. | 4 | $85,576 |
| Project Manager | Prestige Wellness Group, Inc. | 3 | $70,000 |
| Architectural Designer | Gerner Kronick Valcarcel Architects DPC | 3 | $75,587 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Interior Designers in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 176 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $72,900.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Rockwell Architecture, Planning and Design, P.C. | 162 | $72,900 |
| Real estate | MITO MANAGEMENT INC. | 4 | $71,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Roche Bobois Tonymo LLC | 4 | $132,000 |
| Media and entertainment | Equinox Holdings, Inc. | 3 | $82,000 |
| Manufacturing | USAI, LLC | 3 | $91,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Originality
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
- 02
Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.
- 03
Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
- 04
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
- 05
Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
- 06
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
- 07
Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval.
- 08
Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+3.2%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for interior designers in major New York metropolitan areas.
- New York City$76,880
- Buffalo$54,690
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Interior Designers in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Interior Designers in New York is $73,630.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Interior Designers?
- The New York median is +12.3% versus the BLS national figure of $65,579.
- What is the salary range for Interior Designers in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $46,200 and the 90th-percentile at $109,980, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Interior Designers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Interior Designers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.