Interior designers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$63,490
~$31/hr · ~$5,291/mo
US Jobs
87K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Interior design is heavily reliant on digital tools like CAD and BIM, which are being rapidly transformed by generative AI capable of creating photorealistic renderings and floor plans from text prompts. While the job requires physical site visits, material inspections, and complex interpersonal coordination with contractors, the core creative and technical drafting tasks are highly susceptible to AI-driven automation and productivity gains.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PABEST VALUE | $85,680 | Below avg (96.5) | $88,819 |
| Rochester, MN | $79,290 | Below avg (93.0) | $85,297 |
| Huntsville, AL | $74,530 | Below avg (93.8) | $79,449 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $83,580 | Above avg (111.0) | $75,283 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $79,350 | Above avg (106.5) | $74,515 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,560 | Below avg (90.0) | $73,967 |
| Boulder, CO | $74,110 | Average (100.6) | $73,658 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $74,120 | Average (100.8) | $73,566 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $70,850 | Below avg (97.0) | $73,060 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $74,860 | Average (102.5) | $73,041 |
| Columbia, MO | $64,520 | Below avg (89.1) | $72,393 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $63,590 | Below avg (88.0) | $72,298 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,720 | Above avg (112.7) | $71,604 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,990 | Above avg (110.7) | $71,329 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $62,680 | Below avg (88.2) | $71,048 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,291/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)