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Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design. |
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Interior Designers |
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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, as well as universal accessibility standards.
Many interior designers work for the specialized design services industry or for the architectural, engineering, and related services industry. In 2014, about 1 in 4 were self-employed.
Interior designers usually need a bachelor's degree with a focus on interior design.
The median annual wage for interior designers was $48,840 in May 2015.
Employment of interior designers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than 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.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for interior designers.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of interior designers with similar occupations.
Learn more about interior designers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Interior Designers |
| Specialized Design Services |
20,580 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
13,320 |
| Furniture Stores |
4,500 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) |
3,310 |
| Residential Building Construction |
2,770 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers |
2,200 |
| Home Furnishings Stores |
2,070 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
1,390 |
| Building Finishing Contractors |
930 |
| Real Estate |
750 |
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