Salary Breakdown
Interior Designers
Average
$56,130
ANNUAL
$26.99
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,810
ANNUAL
$14.81
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,940
ANNUAL
$23.53
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,590
ANNUAL
$38.75
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Interior Designers
Projected Jobs
Interior Designers
2,380
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Interior Designers
01
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
02
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
03
Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
04
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
05
Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
06
Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.
07
Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans.
08
Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
09
Render design ideas in form of paste-ups or drawings.
10
Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Interior Designers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
ABILITY
Originality
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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