Assistant Interior Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Interior Designer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Interior Designer in the United States is $53,746 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,472
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,585 to $58,314
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,977
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Assistant Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $58,314 $4,859 $1,121 $28
Average $53,746 $4,479 $1,034 $26
25th Percentile $47,585 $3,965 $915 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Interior Designer Salaries

An Assistant 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Interior Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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): $54,348
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,449
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,771
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,711
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,664
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Assistant... Level Assistant Interior Designer$54,348
Interior ... Level Assistant Interior Designer$61,449
Interior ... Level Assistant Interior Designer$70,771
Interior ... Level Assistant Interior Designer$81,711
Interior ... Level Assistant Interior Designer$94,664
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$70,771 2-4 yrs
$81,711 5-8 yrs
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How Do Assistant 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 Assistant Interior Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,507.
  • California: $59,281.
  • Massachusetts: $58,491.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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:

  • San Jose: $67,789
  • San Francisco: $67,123
  • Oakland: $65,634

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Interior Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.76% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Space Planning (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Analyzing, organizing, and building interior design layouts to maximize available space in accordance with client's specifications.
  • Business Model (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): The term business model refers to a company's plan for making a profit. It identifies the products or services the business plans to sell, its identified target market, and any anticipated expenses.
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Presentation 5.76%
Space Planning 2.04%
Business Model 1.37%
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  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
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How Education impacts an Assistant Interior Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Interior Designers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Interior Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $47,685 and $53,093).

Assistant Interior Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Interior Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 4.2%
Associates 11.8%
Bachelors 75.6%
Masters 8.0%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Assistant Interior Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

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75th Percentile $58,314 $4,859 $1,121 $28
Average $53,746 $4,479 $1,034 $26
25th Percentile $47,585 $3,965 $915 $23

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Salary Trends for Assistant Interior Designer

Salaries for an Assistant Interior Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,708 in 2023 to around $53,963 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Interior Designer salary trends, .

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