What are the main factors that influence an Interior Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Interior Designer's salary?

An Interior Designer's salary grows with experience: an Interior Designer I (0-2 years)earns $56,284, an Interior Designer (2-4 years)earns $63,638, an Interior Designer III (4-7 years)earns $73,292, an Interior Designer IV (7+ years)earns $84,622, an Interior Designer V (7-10 years)earns $98,036,

What are the highest paying states for an Interior Designer?

Interior Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Interior Designer roles are District of Columbia $68,302, California $68,043, Massachusetts $67,136. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Interior Designer roles make?

Salaries for Interior Designer level roles vary by specialization: Interior Designer V: $93,792; Specialist Interior Designer: $81,000; Interior Designer IV: $80,958; Senior Interior Designer: $70,200; Interior Designer III: $70,119.

Interior Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Interior Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Interior Designer in Rhode Island is $64,403 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Interior Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,304 to $70,132
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,841

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Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,132	$5,844	$1,349	$34
Average	$64,403	$5,367	$1,239	$31
25th Percentile	$57,304	$4,775	$1,102	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Interior Designer Salaries

An Interior Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Interior Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interior Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,284
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,638
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,292
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,622
Expert (over 8 years): $98,036

Levels	Salary
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$56,284
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$63,638
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$73,292
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$84,622
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$98,036

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How Do Interior Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Interior Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,302.
California: $68,043.
Massachusetts: $67,136.

District of Columbia $68,302 California $68,043 Massachusetts $67,136 Washington $66,889 New Jersey $66,865 Alaska $66,778 Connecticut $65,927 New York $65,582

Hawaii $64,477 Rhode Island $63,959 Maryland $63,608 Minnesota $63,126 Colorado $62,941 Illinois $62,880 Oregon $62,645 Delaware $62,472

New Hampshire $62,364 Virginia $62,121 Pennsylvania $61,411 Nevada $61,054 North Dakota $60,936 Michigan $60,751 Wisconsin $60,683 Vermont $60,548

Texas $60,171 Maine $60,147 Arizona $60,110 Ohio $60,067 Georgia $59,499 Indiana $59,215 Wyoming $59,160 Utah $59,073

Iowa $59,036 Kansas $58,740 Louisiana $58,654 North Carolina $58,623 Missouri $58,611 Florida $58,370 Montana $58,241 Nebraska $58,117

Kentucky $58,049 South Carolina $57,803 Tennessee $57,648 Idaho $57,587 New Mexico $57,136 Oklahoma $57,038 Alabama $56,674 South Dakota $56,063

Arkansas $55,730 West Virginia $55,551 Mississippi $55,014

Top Paying Cities for Interior Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $65,008
Albion: $63,928
Ashaway: $65,255

Adamsville, RI $65,008 Albion, RI $63,928 Ashaway, RI $65,255 Barrington, RI $63,928 Block Island, RI $64,915 Bradford, RI $65,211 Bristol, RI $63,867 Carolina, RI $64,681

Charlestown, RI $64,749 Chepachet, RI $63,805 Clayville, RI $63,867 Coventry, RI $63,805 West Greenwich, RI $63,762 East Greenwich, RI $63,848 Exeter, RI $65,211 Fiskeville, RI $63,928

Forestdale, RI $63,867 Foster, RI $63,762 Glendale, RI $63,762 Greene, RI $64,477 Greenville, RI $63,928 Harmony, RI $63,910 Harrisville, RI $63,805 Hope, RI $63,928

Hope Valley, RI $65,255 Hopkinton, RI $65,273 Jamestown, RI $64,619 Kenyon, RI $65,193 Little Compton, RI $64,983 Manville, RI $63,928 Mapleville, RI $63,762 Newport, RI $64,632

Middletown, RI $64,903 North Kingstown, RI $63,743 North Scituate, RI $63,910 Oakland, RI $63,823 Pascoag, RI $63,786 Pawtucket, RI $63,928 Central Falls, RI $63,928 Cumberland, RI $63,928

Lincoln, RI $63,928 Portsmouth, RI $64,372 Prudence Island, RI $63,805 Rockville, RI $65,273 Saunderstown, RI $64,656 Shannock, RI $65,174 Slatersville, RI $63,867 Slocum, RI $64,656

Tiverton, RI $65,026 Wakefield, RI $64,588 Kingston, RI $64,601 Narragansett, RI $64,613 Peace Dale, RI $64,588 Warren, RI $63,910 Warwick, RI $63,928 Westerly, RI $65,292

West Kingston, RI $64,638 West Warwick, RI $63,928 Wood River Junction, RI $65,211 Woonsocket, RI $63,867 North Smithfield, RI $63,910 Wyoming, RI $65,193 Providence, RI $63,928 Cranston, RI $63,928

North Providence, RI $63,928 East Providence, RI $63,928 Riverside, RI $63,928 Rumford, RI $63,928 Smithfield, RI $63,928 Johnston, RI $63,928

Interior Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interior Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$57,304

Average $64,403/year

$70,132

$4,775

Average $5,367/month

$5,844

$1,102

Average $1,239/week

$1,349

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,132	$5,844	$1,349	$34
Average	$64,403	$5,367	$1,239	$31
25th Percentile	$57,304	$4,775	$1,102	$28

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