Average Interior Designer Salary in Iowa

Creative · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Interior Designer in Iowa earns $61,600 per year, which is below the national average of $63,730. This translates to approximately $29.62 per hour, $2,369 biweekly, or $5,133 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$46,200	$22.21
Average (50th)	$61,600	$29.62
Experienced (75th)	$70,800	$34.06
Top Earners (90th)	$80,100	$38.51

Interior Designer Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$66,500	$5,542/mo
Cedar Rapids	$62,800	$5,233/mo
Davenport	$60,400	$5,033/mo
Sioux City	$58,500	$4,875/mo
Iowa City	$57,300	$4,775/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Creative
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Interior Designers in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for creative professionals.

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