Interior Designers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
Median pay: $67,190/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
• Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
• Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
• Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.
• Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans.
• Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
What's the median pay for Interior Designers?
The median pay for Interior Designers is $67,190 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Interior Designers?
Employment for Interior Designers is projected to change +3.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Interior Designers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Interior Designers?
About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.