CareerIndustryForecast

Date:Sept10,2016
Subject:InteriorDesign
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JobTitle:InteriorDesigner
JobDescription:Interiordesignersmakespacesfunctionalandappealingbyselecting
decorativeitems,colorschemes,lighting,furniture,windowtreatments,flooring,andmore.An
interiordesignermustfirstdeterminetheclientsrequirementsforaproject,thensketch(or
createusingcomputersoftware)preliminarydesignplans,andfinallyordermaterialsand
overseethetheinstallationofthedesignelements,makingsuretokeeptheclientsgoalsin
mind.Designersthenvisitwiththeclientstoensurethattheirworkissatisfactory.
ResidentialInteriorDesign:Thesedesignersdesigntheinteriorsofprivatehomes.
Theycanspecializeincertainareasofthehome,likekitchens,bathrooms,orlivingspaces,or

inacertaindesignstyle,likecontemporaryortraditional.ResidentialDesignersoftenworkfor
architecturalfirms,furniturestores,orhavetheirowndesignbusinesses.
CommercialInteriorDesign:Thesedesignersdesigntheinteriorsofcommercialor
publicproperties.Thiscanincludethedesignofofficebuildings,retailbuildings,hotels,
hospitals,gyms,andmore.Commercialdesignerscanworkforcompanieslikearchitectural
firmsanddesignfirms,orbeselfemployed.
Education,Training,andCertifications:Interiordesignersneedabachelorsdegreewitha
focusoninteriordesign.Collegeclassesthatinvolvedrawingandcomputeraideddesign(CAD)
arealsonecessary.Licensureorcertificationisrequiredinsomestates.InTexas,onemust
onlyregisterwiththestatetogetthetitleofRID,orRegisteredInteriorDesigner.InNewYork
andCalifornia,however,onemustbelicensedinInteriorDesigntobeconsideredaCertified
InteriorDesigner.
NationalandLocalProfessionalOrganizations:AmericanSocietyofInteriorDesigners
(ASID)TexasChapter,InteriorDesignSociety(ISD)DFWChapter,andInternationalInterior
DesignAssociation(IIDA),areallprofessionalorganizationsforinteriordesigners.
RelatedAreas:Closelyrelatedareastointeriordesignincludeinteriordecoratingand
architecture.
Salary:Aninteriordesignersstartingsalaryisusuallyaround$36,000.Themedianwagefor
interiordesignersisaround$55,000,butthepaycanvarywidelydependingonwhichstateone
worksinduetovaryingdemand.Forexample,themediansalaryfordesignersinNewYorkis
$66,000.
CareerOutlook:Employmentofinteriordesignersisexpectedtogrow13%from2012to2022.
Thisisaboutasfastastheaverageforalloccupations.

Analysis:
InteriorDesignhasbeenaseriousinterestofminesincemyfreshmanyear,whenIwas
giventheopportunitytohelpredesignmyhouse.IlearnedthatIloveselectingcolors,textures,
furniture,etc.tocreateapieceofartthatcannotonlybelookedat,butlivedin.SincethenI
havedoneabitofresearchonthetopic,butnothingextensiveuntilthisreport.Throughthis
careerforecastIhavedefinitelygainedgreaterinsightonmytopic,andIhavedevelopeda
morerealisticexpectationofwhatacareerininteriordesignmightlooklikeforme.
Bytakinginteriordesignduringmysophomoreyear,andISMthisyear,Ihavedonejust
aboutallIcaninhighschooltoprepareforacareerininteriordesign.Inordertofurthermy
education,Iplanongettingabachelorsdegreeininteriordesign,aswellastakingclassesin
computeraideddesign(CAD).After,orperhapsduring,college,Iplantointernwithaninterior
designernearmesothatIcangainsomerealworldexperience,somethingthatishighlyvalued
inthisfield(hopefullyISMcanhelpwiththistoo).
MyoneconcernwiththiscareeroptionisthattheaveragesalaryintheUnitedStatesfor
aninteriordesignerisonly$55,000.However,inordertogivemyselfthebestchanceto
succeedinthefield,IhopetomovetotheAustin,NYC,orLAareas,becauseinteriordesigners
areoftenpaidthemostinthesecitiesduetohigherdemandforthem(NYCsaveragesalaryfor
aninteriordesigneris$66,000,$10,000higherthanthenationalaverage).Interiordesign
definitelydoesnotofferthebestpay,buthopefullyifIstartmycareerinalarge,artisticcitylike
thosementionedabove,Icanmakeenoughtoliveacomfortablelifestyle.However,Idefinitely
valuedoingwhatIloveovermakingmoney,soIdontmindthatImnotgoingtobecomevery
wealthyfromthiscareerIdratherenjoymyselfonadailybasisatmyjob.
Inconclusion,Ihavelearnedalotaboutinteriordesignthroughthisresearch,andithas
definitelyhelpedmegetabetterlookatwhatmyfuturecouldbe.Ihavedefinitelytakenona

morerealisticpointofviewintermsofwhatsortofmoneyIwillbemakingandhowIwillbe
living,consideringIhavelearnedthatadesignerssalaryisnotallthathigh.Thisknowledge,
however,hashelpedmemakeplansforthefutureaswellasrealizewhatkindofclassesIneed
totakeincollege,andwhereitwouldbebestformetostartmycareer.Thisresearchhasnot
deterredmeatallfrombeinginterestedininteriordesignithasshownmethatitwillnotbe
easytoliveaverycomfortablelifestyleonthistypeofpay,andthatitwilltakealotofdedication
tosucceed,butithasonlystrengthenedmybeliefthatIneedtopursuewhatIlovenotjust
whatisgoingtomakemethemostmoney.

Articles:

1.

Job Duties
Interior designers typically do the following:
Search for and bid on new projects
Determine the clients goals and requirements of the project
Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through the space
Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts
Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and
plumbing fixtures
Prepare final plans, using computer applications
Create a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costs
Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements
Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied

Career Overview

Interior designers make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space
requirements and selecting decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials. They read
blueprints and must be aware of building codes and inspection regulations.

DUTIES
Interior designers typically do the following:

Search for and bid on new projects

Determine the clients goals and requirements of the project
Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through the space
Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts
Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring,
and plumbing fixtures
Prepare final plans, using computer applications
Create a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costs
Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements
Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied

Interior designers work closely with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers,
and builders, to determine how interior spaces will function, look, and be furnished. Interior
designers read blueprints and must be aware of building codes and inspection regulations.
Although some sketches or drawings may be freehand, most interior designers use
computer-aided design (CAD) software for the majority of their drawings.
Many designers specialize in a particular type of building (home, hospital, or hotel), a specific
room (bathroom or kitchen), or a specific style. Some designers work for home furnishings
stores, providing design services to help customers choose materials and furnishings.
Some interior designers produce designs, plans, and drawings for construction and installation.
This may include floor plans, electrical layouts, and plans needed for building permits. Interior
designers may draft the preliminary design into documents that could be as simple as sketches
or as inclusive as construction documents, with schedules and attachments.
The following are examples of types of interior designers:
Sustainable designers use strategies to improve energy and water efficiencies and indoor air
quality, and they specify environmentally preferable products, such as bamboo and cork for
floors. They may obtain certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council. Such certification indicates that a building and its
interior space was designed with the use of sustainable concepts.

Universal designers renovate spaces, to make them more accessible. Often, these designs are
used to renovate spaces for elderly people and people with special needs; however, universal
designs can benefit anyone. For example, an entry without steps may be necessary for someone
in a wheelchair, but it is also helpful for someone pushing a baby stroller.
Kitchen and bath designers specialize in kitchens and bathrooms and have expert knowledge
of the variety of cabinets, fixtures, appliances, plumbing, and electrical solutions for these
rooms.
Lighting designers focus on the effect of lighting for home, office, and public spaces. For
example, lighting designers may work on stage productions, in gallery and museum spaces,
and in healthcare facilities, to find appropriate light fixtures and lighting effects for each space.

Work Environment
Interior designers held about 54,900 jobs in 2012. Most interior designers work in clean,
comfortable offices. About 25 percent of interior designers were self-employed in 2012.
Technology has changed the way many designers work. For example, rather than using
drafting tables, interior designers now use complex software to create 2-D or 3-D images.
The industries that employed the most interior designers in 2012 were as follows:
Specialized design services

30%

Architectural, engineering, and related services

16

Furniture stores

Merchant wholesalers, durable goods

Construction

WORK SCHEDULES
Most interior designers work full time. They may need to adjust their workday to suit their
clients schedules and deadlines, meeting with clients during evening and weekend hours,
when necessary. Interior designers also travel to the clients design sites.

Education and Training

Interior designers usually need a bachelors degree with a focus on interior design.

EDUCATION
A bachelors degree is usually required, as are classes in interior design, drawing, and
computer-aided design (CAD). A bachelors degree in any field is acceptable, and interior
design programs are available at the associates-, bachelors-, and masters-degree levels.
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits about 300 postsecondary
colleges, universities, and independent institutes with programs in art and design. The Council
for Interior Design Accreditation accredits more than 150 professional-level (bachelors or
masters degrees) interior design programs.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association accredits kitchen and bath design specialty programs
(certificate, associates, and bachelors degree level) in 45 colleges and universities.
Applicants may be required to submit sketches and other examples of their artistic ability, for
admission to interior design programs.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS

Licensure requirements vary by state. In some states, only licensed designers may do interior
design work. In other states, both licensed and unlicensed designers may do interior design
work, however only licensed designers may use the title interior designer. Yet in other states,
both licensed and unlicensed designers may call themselves interior designers and do interior
design work.
In states where laws restrict the use of the title interior designer, only those who pass their
state-approved exam, most commonly the National Council for Interior Design Qualification
(NCIDQ) exam, may call themselves registered interior designers. Qualifications to take the
NCIDQ exam include a combination of education and experience. Typically, applicants have at
least a bachelors degree in interior design, plus 2 years of experience.
California requires a different exam, administered by the California Council for Interior Design
Certification (CCIDC). Qualifications to take the CCIDC exam include a combination of education
and experience.
Voluntary certification in an interior design specialty, such as kitchens and baths, allows
interior designers to demonstrate expertise in a particular area of interior design. Interior

designers often specialize, to distinguish the type of design work they do and to promote their
expertise. Certifications usually are available through professional and trade associations and
are independent from the NCIDQ licensing examination.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES
Artistic ability. Interior designers use their sense of style, to develop designs that look great
and are aesthetically pleasing.
Creativity. Interior designers need to be imaginative in selecting furnishings and fabrics and in
creating spaces that serve the clients needs and fit the clients lifestyle.
Detail oriented. Interior designers need to be precise in measuring interior spaces and making
drawings, so that furniture and furnishings will fit correctly and create the appropriate
environment.
Interpersonal skills. Interior designers need to be able to communicate effectively with clients
and others. Much of their time is spent soliciting new clients and new work and collaborating
with other designers, engineers, and general building contractors on ongoing projects.
Problem-solving skills. Interior designers must address challenges, such as construction
delays and the high cost or sudden unavailability of selected materials, while keeping the
project on time and within budget.
Visualization. Interior designers need a strong sense of proportion and visual awareness, to
understand how pieces of a design will fit together to create the intended interior environment.

Pay
The median annual wage for interior designers was $47,600 in May 2012. The median wage is
the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half
earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,670, and the top 10 percent earned
more than $86,900.
In May 2012, the median annual wages for interior designers in the top five industries in which
these designers worked were as follows:
Architectural, engineering, and related services

$54,360

Merchant wholesalers, durable goods

48,550

Specialized design services

47,090

Construction

44,320

Furniture stores

39,930

Most interior designers work full time. They may need to adjust their workday to suit their
clients schedules and deadlines, meeting with clients during evening and weekend hours,
when necessary. Interior designers also travel to the clients design sites.

Job Outlook
Employment of interior designers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as
fast as the average for all occupations. Designers will be needed to respond to consumer
expectations that the interiors of homes and offices meet certain conditions, such as being
environmentally friendly and more easily accessible.
Although only about 4 percent of interior designers are directly employed in the construction
industry, many interior designers are heavily dependent on the construction industry to
generate new construction and renovation projects for them to work on. Overall employment in
the construction industry is projected to grow over the projection period.
Remodeling of large public spaces and facilities, such as hospitals, hotels, and schools, is often
funded as part of a long-term project. Companies typically budget money over many years, so
that they can afford remodeling efforts when necessary, regardless of economic conditions. In
addition, as part of creating their corporate image, more companies are expected to take
advantage of opportunities to use new furnishing and design concepts, to make their interior
space easily identifiable.
Employment of interior designers in specialized design services firms is projected to grow 20
percent from 2012 to 2022. As interior designers focus on increasingly specialized design areas,
there will be a greater need for them to collaborate with other designers and in other
design-related fields.

JOB PROSPECTS
Job prospects should be better in high-income areas, because wealthy clients are more likely
than others to engage in remodeling and renovating their homes.

Interior designers who specialize, such as those who design kitchens, may benefit by becoming
an expert in their particular area. By specializing in a unique area of design, interior designers
can use their knowledge of products to better fulfill customer requests.

For More Information

For more information about interior designers, visit
American Society of Interior Designers
International Interior Design Association
For more information on accredited college degree programs in interior design, visit
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
For more information on the national licensure qualifying exam, visit
National Council for Interior Design Qualification
For more information on accredited kitchen and bath specialty programs in colleges and
universities and voluntary certification programs in residential kitchen and bath design, visit
National Kitchen & Bath Association

2.

LicenseRequirements
GeneralRequirements|Fees|PartialRefunds|EducationandExperienceRequirements|CreditforEducation|Examination
Requirement

GeneralRequirements
Anyuseofthetitle"CertifiedInteriorDesigner,"withinNewYorkStaterequireslicensure.
TobelicensedasacertifiedinteriordesignerinNewYorkStateyoumust:

beatleast21yearsofage

meeteducationandexaminationrequirements

meetexperiencerequirements

beofgoodmoralcharacter

Youmustsubmitanapplicationforlicensureandtheotherformsindicated,alongwiththeappropriatefee,
totheOfficeoftheProfessionsattheaddressspecifiedoneachform.Itisyourresponsibilitytofollowup
withanyoneyouhaveaskedtosendusmaterial.
ThespecificrequirementsforlicensurearecontainedinTitle8,Article161,Section8305ofNewYork
EducationLawandSection52.18 andSubpart793oftheCommissioner'sRegulations.
Youshouldalsoreadthegenerallicensinginformationapplicableforallprofessions.

Fees
ThelicensurefeeforCertifiedInteriorDesignis$377.
Thefeelistedisthefeethatiscurrentlyinplacewhenthispagewasposted.Feesaresubjecttochange.
Thefeedueistheoneinlawwhenyourapplicationisreceived(unlessfeesareincreasedretroactively).We
willbillyouforthedifferenceiffeeshavebeenincreased.

Donotsendcash.

MakeyourcheckormoneyorderpayabletotheNewYorkStateEducationDepartment

Mailtheappropriateformandfeeto:

NewYorkStateEducationDepartment

OfficeoftheProfessions

POBox22063

Albany,NY12201

NOTE:PaymentsubmittedfromoutsidetheUnitedStatesshouldbemadebycheckordraftonaUnited
StatesbankandinUnitedStatescurrencypaymentssubmittedinanyotherformwillnotbeacceptedand
willbereturned.Yourcanceledcheckisyourreceipt.
PartialRefunds

Partialrefundsmaybegrantedonlyifyousubmitawrittenrequest,fax,oremailtowithdrawyour
licensureapplication.

TheNewYorkStateEducationDepartmentisnotresponsibleforanyfeespaidtoanoutsidetesting
agency.

Ifyouwithdrawyourapplication,obtainarefund,andthendecidetoseekNewYorkStatelicensureata
laterdate,youwillbeconsideredanewapplicantandberequiredtopaythelicensureandregistrationfees
andmeetthelicensurerequirementsinplaceatthetimeofreapplication.

EducationandExperienceRequirements
Eligibilityforlicensureisbasedonacombinationofeducationandexperienceforwhichyearsofcreditare
awarded.Thecreditawardedforeducationdeterminestherequirednumberofyearsofexperience.
Youmustaccrueatleastsevenyearsofacceptableeducationandexperiencecredits,includingthe
following:

Atleasttwobutnomorethanfiveyearsofpostsecondaryeducationinanapprovedprogramof
interiordesign,includinganassociatedegreeoritsequivalentand

AtleasttwoyearsofinteriordesignworkexperiencesatisfactorytotheStateBoardforInterior
Design.Tobeacceptableforlicensureyourpracticalexperiencemust:

beunderthedirectsupervisionofaninteriordesigner,architect,orprofessionalengineer
withintheboundsofinteriordesignpracticeassetforthinsection8303oftheEducation
Law,demonstratediverseexperienceinallaspectsofprojectplanningandexecutionand
reflectincreasedlevelsofprofessionalgrowth.

CreditforEducation
Youmayearntwoyearsofeducation/experiencecreditforcompletionofanassociatedegreeinteriordesign
programorfouryearscreditforcompletionofabaccalaureatedegreeinteriordesignprogramifthe
programis:

registeredbytheNewYorkStateEducationDepartmentaslicensurequalifying,or

accreditedbyanacceptableaccreditingagency,or

consideredtobean"equivalent"program.

TheCouncilforInteriorDesignAccreditation(CIDAformerlyFIDER,FoundationforInteriorDesign
EducationResearch)isanacceptableprofessionalaccreditingagencyforinteriordesignforprograms
accreditedattheprofessionallevel.
EarlierprogramsthatwereCIDAaccreditedatthepreprofessionalassistantlevelwillbereviewedfor
equivalencytoanassociatedegreecurriculum.
Foraprogramtobeconsidered"equivalent:"

Abaccalaureatedegreecurriculummustcontainatleast48semesterhoursofcourseworkinthe
followingcontentareas:

1. draftingandpresentationtechniques
2. fundamentalsofspaceplanninganddesign
3. materialsandmethodsofconstruction
4. furniture,finishes,andequipment
5. historyofarchitectureandthedecorativearts
6. codesconstruction,fire,safety,andaccessibility
7. environmentalandbuildingsystems
8. colortheoryandapplication
9. businesspracticesandethicsand
10. constructiondocuments.
Anassociatedegreecurriculummustcontainatleast30semesterhoursofcourseworkincontent
areas(1)through(6)listedaboveforabaccalaureatedegreecurriculum.

Additionally,youmayalsoearneducation/experiencecreditforpostsecondarylevelcoursescompletedin
thecontentareaslistedforabaccalaureatedegreecurriculumifthecoursesareofferedthroughan
approvedprogramasdescribedatthebeginningofthissection.

ExaminationRequirement

YouarerequiredtopassallthreesectionsoftheNationalCouncilforInteriorDesignQualification(NCIDQ)
ExaminationwhichisadministeredtwiceyearlyinAprilandOctober.Theexaminationconsistsofthe
followingthreesections:

SectionIPrinciplesandPracticesofDesign(BuildingandBarrierFreeCodesisnowincludedinthis
section)

SectionIIContractDevelopmentandAdministration

SectionIIISchematicsandDesignDevelopment

IfyouhavetakentheNCIDQexaminationpriortoOctober2000,andwerenotsuccessfulinpassing
allsectionsoftheexamination,thenyoumusttakeallthreesectionsofthenewexamination.
IfyouhavepassedtheNCIDQexaminationpriorto1990,youmusthavealsotakenandpassedthe
Building&BarrierFreeCodessectionoftheexaminationpriortoOctober2000ortakenandpassedSection
IoftheexaminationbetweenOctober2000andJanuary2004.
ContactNCIDQforeligibilityrequirements,fees,andotherexaminationinformationat:
NCIDQ
1602LStreetNW
Suite200
Washington,DC200365681
Phone2027210220,Fax:2027210221
EmailNCIDQ@NCIDQ.ORG
Webwww.ncidq.org

YoumustrequestNCIDQtosendverificationofyourpassingexamination(s)totheNewYorkState
EducationDepartment.
Ifyouhaveadisabilityandmayrequirereasonabletestingaccommodationsfortheexamination,please
contacttheNationalCouncilforInteriorDesignQualification(NCIDQ)forinformationontheproceduresfor
requestingsuchaccommodations.

3.

InteriorDesignOrganizations
IIDATheInternationalInteriorDesignAssociation(IIDA)isaprofessionalnetworkingandeducational
associationofmorethan10,000Membersin8specialtyForums,9Regions,andmorethan30Chapters
aroundtheworldcommittedtoenhancingthequalityoflifethroughexcellenceininteriordesignand
advancinginteriordesignthroughknowledge.iida.orgChicago,Illinois,UnitedStatesASIDTheAmerican
SocietyofInteriorDesignersisacommunityofpeoplecommittedtoexcellenceindesign.Membersinclude
professionalinteriordesigners,interiordesignstudents,interiordesigneducatorsandindustry
representatives.asid.orgWashington,DistrictofColumbia,UnitedStatesBritishInstituteofInteriorDesign
TheBritishInstituteofInteriorDesignisthepreeminentprofessionalorganisationforinteriordesignersin
theUK.Ourgrowingnationalandinternationalmembershiprepresentsboththecommercialandresidential
sectors,fromheritagetocuttingedge.TheBIIDiscommittedtoencouragingandsupportingcreativityand
competenceinthefieldofinteriordesignthroughfacilitatingbestpractice,practicalprofessionalsupport,
developmentopportunitiesandeducation.biid.org.ukLondon,UnitedKingdomSBIDTheSocietyofBritish

InteriorDesign(SBID)istheUK'sleadingstandardbearingbodyrepresentingtheindustryonaglobalstage
andpromotingthehigheststandardsineducation,developmentandsustainabilityindesign&construction.
sbid.orgLondon,UnitedKingdomIFITheInternationalFederationofInteriorArchitects/Designers(IFI)was
foundedinDenmarkin1963.ThecurrentmembershipofIFIis74membersundervariouscategoriesfrom45
countries,collectivelyrepresentingabout65000members.IFI'smissionistoexpandinternationallythe
contributionoftheInteriorArchitecture/InteriorDesignprofession,tosocietythroughexchangeand
developmentofknowledgeandexperienceineducation,practiceandfellowship.ifiworld.orgSingapore
ASIDGeorgiaChapterTheGeorgiaChapteroftheAmericanSocietyofInteriorDesigners.asidga.orgAtlanta,
Georgia,UnitedStatesInteriorDesignEducatorsCouncilThemissionofTheInteriorDesignEducators
Councilistheadvancementofinteriordesigneducation,scholarship,andservice.idec.orgIndiana,United
StatesNCIDQTheNationalCouncilforInteriorDesignQualificationprotectspublichealth,safetyandwelfare
byidentifyinginteriordesignerswhohavetheknowledgeandexperiencetocreateinteriorspacesthatare
notjustaestheticallypleasing,butalsofunctionalandsafe.ncidq.orgWashington,DistrictofColumbia,
UnitedStatesInteriorDesignersofCanadaInteriorDesignersofCanada(IDC)isthenationaladvocacy
associationfortheinteriordesignprofession.idcanada.orgToronto,Ontario,CanadaIDEA:InteriorDesign/
InteriorArchitectureEducatorsAssociationTheassociationthatcomprisesofuniversitiesthroughout
AustraliaandNewZealandhasbeenestablishedsince1996.Thissiteisaimedatbeingthecentralsourceof
informationonthevariousuniversitiesthatoffercoursesinInteriorDesignandInteriorArchitecture,a
sourceofupcomingconferencesandevents,andalinktootherrelatedorganizationsandpublications.
ideaedu.comECIA:EuropeanCouncilofInteriorArchitectsTheEuropeanCouncilofInteriorArchitectsis
therepresentativebodyfortheEuropeanprofessionalorganizationsininteriorarchitectureanddesign,
representing14nationalorganizationswithover7500associatedinteriorarchitects.ecia.net

Readmore:https://www.dexigner.com/directory/cat/InteriorDesign/Organizations

4.

OccupationalEmploymentandWages,May2015
271025InteriorDesigners
Plan,design,andfurnishinteriorsofresidential,commercial,orindustrialbuildings.Formulate
designwhichispractical,aesthetic,andconducivetointendedpurposes,suchasraising
productivity,sellingmerchandise,orimprovinglifestyle.Mayspecializeinaparticularfield,style,
orphaseofinteriordesign.Excludes"MerchandiseDisplayersandWindowTrimmers"(271026).

Nationalestimatesforthisoccupation
Industryprofileforthisoccupation
Geographicprofileforthisoccupation

Nationalestimatesforthisoccupation:Top

Employmentestimateandmeanwageestimatesforthisoccupation:

Employment
RSE(3)

Employment(1)
51,050

2.7%

Meanhourly
wage
$26.69

Meanannual
wage(2)
$55,510

WageRSE(3)
1.3%

Percentilewageestimatesforthisoccupation:

Percentile

10%

25%

HourlyWage

$12.56

$17.12

50%
(Median)
$23.48

AnnualWage(2) $26,130 $35,600 $48,840

75%

90%

$32.64

$43.93

$67,900 $91,360

Industryprofileforthisoccupation:Top
Industrieswiththehighestpublishedemploymentandwagesforthisoccupationareprovided.
Foralistofallindustrieswithemploymentinthisoccupation,seetheCreateCustomizedTables
function.
Industrieswiththehighestlevelsofemploymentinthisoccupation:

Industry

Employment(1)

Percentof
industry
employment

Hourly
mean
wage

Annual
meanwage
(2)

SpecializedDesign
Services

19,790

15.05

$27.22

$56,610

Architectural,
Engineering,and
RelatedServices

9,120

0.65

$29.89

$62,170

FurnitureStores

4,870

2.24

$22.66

$47,140

ResidentialBuilding
Construction

2,450

0.36

$28.57

$59,440

FurnitureandHome
FurnishingMerchant
Wholesalers

2,330

2.28

$27.11

$56,390

Industrieswiththehighestconcentrationofemploymentinthisoccupation:

Industry

Employment(1)

Percentof
industry
employment

Hourly
mean
wage

Annual
meanwage
(2)

SpecializedDesign
Services

19,790

15.05

$27.22

$56,610

FurnitureandHome
FurnishingMerchant
Wholesalers

2,330

2.28

$27.11

$56,390

FurnitureStores

4,870

2.24

$22.66

$47,140

HomeFurnishings
Stores

1,740

0.69

$20.53

$42,700

Architectural,
Engineering,and
RelatedServices

9,120

0.65

$29.89

$62,170

Toppayingindustriesforthisoccupation:

Industry

Employment(1)

Percentof
industry
employment

Hourly
mean
wage

Annual
meanwage
(2)

ActivitiesRelatedto
RealEstate

240

0.04

$37.76

$78,530

FederalExecutive
Branch(OES
Designation)

320

0.02

$37.23

$77,430

LandSubdivision

80

0.20

$36.01

$74,900

ComputerSystems
DesignandRelated
Services

(8)

(8)

$34.89

$72,560

Warehousingand
Storage

60

0.01

$33.26

$69,180

Geographicprofileforthisoccupation:Top
Statesandareaswiththehighestpublishedemployment,locationquotients,andwagesforthis
occupationareprovided.Foralistofallareaswithemploymentinthisoccupation,seetheCreate
CustomizedTablesfunction.

Stateswiththehighestemploymentlevelinthisoccupation:
Employment
State

Employment(1) perthousand
jobs

Location
quotient(9)

Hourly

Annual

mean

meanwage

wage

(2)

California

6,770

0.44

1.18

$30.97

$64,410

Texas

4,780

0.41

1.12

$31.29

$65,070

Florida

4,580

0.58

1.56

$22.95

$47,730

NewYork

3,410

0.38

1.03

$31.88

$66,300

Illinois

2,560

0.44

1.18

$26.54

$55,210