Construction & Real Estate
Interior Designer Salary
Interior designers plan and design functional, aesthetically pleasing interior spaces.
Median Salary
$61,590
Mean Salary
$66,400
Total Employed
87,200
Job Growth
+4%
Interior Designer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level interior designers earn around $36,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $63,000. Senior-level interior designers can earn $100,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$63,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$100,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for interior designers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $34,000, while the top 10% earn $108,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $61,590 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 |
Interior Designer Salary by State
Interior Designer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $104,703, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $51,120.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $104,703 | Details → |
| #2 California | $84,994 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $83,147 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $76,372 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $75,140 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $70,829 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $70,829 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $68,981 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $67,749 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $67,749 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $64,670 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $64,670 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $64,670 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $64,054 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $62,206 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $62,206 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $60,358 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $60,358 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $59,742 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $59,742 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $59,742 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $59,742 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $59,126 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $58,511 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $58,511 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $57,895 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $57,279 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $57,279 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $56,663 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $56,663 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $56,663 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $56,663 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $56,047 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $55,431 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $55,431 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $55,431 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $55,431 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $55,431 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $54,815 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $54,815 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $54,815 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $54,199 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $54,199 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $53,583 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $53,583 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $53,583 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $52,967 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $51,736 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $51,736 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $51,120 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Consult with clients on design
- ● Create space plans and renderings
- ● Select materials and furnishings
- ● Coordinate with contractors
- ● Ensure ADA compliance
Top Skills
Space Planning AutoCAD/SketchUp Color Theory Material Selection Project Management Client Relations
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade