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The average salary of a kitchen and bath designer in the United States is $52,406 per year or approximately $25 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as state, city, and years of experience.
Kitchen and bath designers can earn more in certain states, with the highest paying locations offering competitive salaries. For instance, designers in states like California and New York typically report higher earnings compared to their counterparts in other regions.
Major cities often provide better salary prospects. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago feature a demand for skilled designers, translating to higher pay rates. As the housing market continues to evolve, opportunities for kitchen and bath designers are expected to grow, making this a promising career choice.
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The highest-paying states for kitchen and bath designers are Oregon, Washington, and North Dakota. The lowest average kitchen and bath designer salary states are Hawaii, Vermont, and Utah.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $65,257 | $31.37 |
| 2 | Washington | $64,482 | $31.00 |
| 3 | New York | $59,085 | $28.41 |
| 4 | Idaho | $59,504 | $28.61 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $59,564 | $28.64 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $57,594 | $27.69 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $58,379 | $28.07 |
| 8 | California | $58,725 | $28.23 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $62,186 | $29.90 |
| 10 | Maine | $57,553 | $27.67 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $54,624 | $26.26 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $63,835 | $30.69 |
| 13 | Iowa | $55,808 | $26.83 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $55,414 | $26.64 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $58,262 | $28.01 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $54,931 | $26.41 |
| 17 | Kansas | $56,600 | $27.21 |
| 18 | Arizona | $52,056 | $25.03 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $54,087 | $26.00 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $52,546 | $25.26 |
| 21 | Colorado | $51,629 | $24.82 |
| 22 | Michigan | $48,920 | $23.52 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $55,638 | $26.75 |
| 24 | Ohio | $50,253 | $24.16 |
| 25 | Texas | $50,028 | $24.05 |
| 26 | Georgia | $48,443 | $23.29 |
| 27 | Missouri | $51,650 | $24.83 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $51,646 | $24.83 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $48,798 | $23.46 |
| 30 | Illinois | $47,290 | $22.74 |
| 31 | Indiana | $49,168 | $23.64 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $49,930 | $24.00 |
| 33 | Delaware | $50,542 | $24.30 |
| 34 | Nevada | $48,413 | $23.28 |
| 35 | Virginia | $45,869 | $22.05 |
| 36 | Maryland | $48,143 | $23.15 |
| 37 | Montana | $43,634 | $20.98 |
| 38 | Utah | $38,732 | $18.62 |
| 39 | Florida | $40,730 | $19.58 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $41,574 | $19.99 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $40,516 | $19.48 |
| 42 | Alaska | $43,557 | $20.94 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $44,111 | $21.21 |
| 44 | Alabama | $41,921 | $20.15 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $39,055 | $18.78 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $35,933 | $17.28 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $41,068 | $19.74 |
| 48 | Vermont | $38,825 | $18.67 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $38,209 | $18.37 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $39,075 | $18.79 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $33,798 | $16.25 |
The highest-paying cities for kitchen and bath designers are Santa Rosa, CA, Portland, OR, and Queensbury, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | $65,927 | $31.70 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $65,153 | $31.32 |
| 3 | Queensbury, NY | $61,630 | $29.63 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $58,393 | $28.07 |
| 5 | Conway, AR | $58,182 | $27.97 |
| 6 | Burlington, MA | $57,702 | $27.74 |
| 7 | Portland, ME | $57,583 | $27.68 |
| 8 | Kansas City, KS | $56,805 | $27.31 |
| 9 | Edison, NJ | $55,545 | $26.70 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $54,973 | $26.43 |
| 11 | Madison, WI | $54,333 | $26.12 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $52,610 | $25.29 |
| 13 | Scottsdale, AZ | $52,224 | $25.11 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $51,683 | $24.85 |
| 15 | Cleveland, OH | $51,346 | $24.69 |
| 16 | San Antonio, TX | $50,205 | $24.14 |
| 17 | Lafayette, IN | $49,205 | $23.66 |
| 18 | Burlington, NC | $49,167 | $23.64 |
| 19 | Grand Rapids, MI | $48,621 | $23.38 |
| 20 | Baltimore, MD | $48,336 | $23.24 |
A kitchen and bath designer's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $81,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $81,000 | $6,750 | $39 |
| 75th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| Average | $52,406 | $4,367 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
The highest paying types of kitchen and bath designers are interior design director, design consultant, and interior designer/project manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Consultant | $77,803 | $6,484 | $37.41 | 59,470 |
| Interior Design Consultant | $61,447 | $5,121 | $29.54 | 48,894 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | $73,114 | $6,093 | $35.15 | 85,288 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | $51,987 | $4,332 | $24.99 | 49,402 |
| Interior Design Internship | $45,975 | $3,831 | $22.10 | 88,151 |
| Interior Designer | $52,482 | $4,373 | $25.23 | 48,020 |
Top companies hiring kitchen and bath designers now:
Kitchen and bath designer salaries at Builders FirstSource and Famous Supply are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average kitchen and bath designer salary at companies like SC Design and RF are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Builders FirstSource | $58,406 | $28.08 |
| 2 | Famous Supply | $56,577 | $27.20 |
| 3 | SC Design | $56,473 | $27.15 |
| 4 | RF | $54,567 | $26.23 |
| 5 | Lampert Lumber | $54,300 | $26.11 |
| 6 | Hammond Lumber | $53,623 | $25.78 |
| 7 | Ace Hardware | $53,555 | $25.75 |
| 8 | Allegheny Millwork | $53,265 | $25.61 |
| 9 | US LBM | $53,095 | $25.53 |
| 10 | Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen | $53,095 | $25.53 |
| 11 | R P Lumber | $53,050 | $25.50 |
| 12 | DIGS.com | $53,004 | $25.48 |
| 13 | Curtis Lumber | $52,749 | $25.36 |
| 14 | Williams Kitchen & Bath | $51,605 | $24.81 |
| 15 | ClearWater Tech | $49,739 | $23.91 |
| 16 | The Home Depot | $48,305 | $23.22 |
| 17 | Gillman Automotive Group | $47,168 | $22.68 |
| 18 | Nebraska Furniture Mart | $34,090 | $16.39 |
The average kitchen and bath designer salary has risen by $8,670 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average kitchen and bath designer earned $43,736 annually, but today, they earn $52,406 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for kitchen and bath designers over the last decade.
Compare kitchen and bath designer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare kitchen and bath designer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,400 | $25.20 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $51,500 | $24.74 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $49,000 | $23.57 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $47,300 | $22.74 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $45,700 | $21.99 | +1.9% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPM Hawaii | Senior Kitchen and Bath Designer | Urban Honolulu, HI | 06/28/2025 | $50,400 |
| Kitchen Concepts Plus, Inc. | Kitchen and Bath Designer | Salisbury, MD | 06/19/2025 | $30,000 |
| R.P. Lumber | Kitchen & Bath Designer | Quincy, IL | 06/16/2025 | $43,827 |
| Us Lbm Service Co | Kitchen + Bath Designer | Lake Elmo, MN | 06/16/2025 | $40,000 |
| Famous Supply | Kitchen & Bath Showroom Designer | Bedford, OH | 06/14/2025 | $50,088 |
| Home Depot | Hddc Kitchen & Bath Production Designer | San Diego, CA | 06/13/2025 | $45,914 |
| Us Lbm Service Co | Kitchen + Bath Designer | Falmouth, MA | 06/09/2025 | $65,000 |
| CS Consolidated Holdings | Kitchen and Bath Designer/Inside Sales | Tampa, FL | 06/07/2025 | $29,218 |
| Hammond Lumber Company | Kitchen & Bath Designer | Machias, ME | 06/05/2025 | $55,000 |
| CSC Generation | Kitchen & Bath Designer | Elk Grove, CA | 06/04/2025 | $50,088 |
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