Hourly Wage for Intermediate Interior Designer Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Intermediate Interior Designer?

As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Intermediate Interior Designer in the United States is $29, which translates to an annual salary of about $60,900.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $34 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $26 to $32 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $23 per hour

10% $23

50% (Median) $29

90% $34

Intermediate Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,400	$5,533	$1,277	$32
Average	$60,900	$5,075	$1,171	$29
25th Percentile	$53,600	$4,467	$1,031	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Interior Designer Salaries

An Intermediate 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 Intermediate Interior Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate 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 Interior Designer (0-2 years): $53,822
Intermediate Interior Designer (2-4 years): $60,822
Senior Interior Designer (4-7 years): $70,050
Specialist Interior Designer (7+ years): $80,804
Expert/Principal Interior Designer (7-10 years): $93,604

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Interior Designer	0-2 years	$53,822
Intermediate Interior Designer	2-4 years	$60,822
Senior Interior Designer	4-7 years	$70,050
Specialist Interior Designer	7+ years	$80,804
Expert/Principal Interior Designer	7-10 years	$93,604

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How Do Intermediate 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 Intermediate Interior Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,400.
California: $67,100.
Massachusetts: $66,200.

District of Columbia $67,400 California $67,100 Massachusetts $66,200 Washington $66,000 New Jersey $66,000 Alaska $65,900 Connecticut $65,100 New York $64,700

Hawaii $63,600 Rhode Island $63,100 Maryland $62,800 Minnesota $62,300 Colorado $62,100 Illinois $62,000 Oregon $61,800 Delaware $61,600

New Hampshire $61,500 Virginia $61,300 Pennsylvania $60,600 Nevada $60,200 North Dakota $60,100 Michigan $59,900 Wisconsin $59,900 Vermont $59,700

Maine $59,400 Texas $59,400 Arizona $59,300 Ohio $59,300 Georgia $58,700 Indiana $58,400 Wyoming $58,400 Utah $58,300

Iowa $58,300 Kansas $58,000 Louisiana $57,900 Missouri $57,800 North Carolina $57,800 Florida $57,600 Montana $57,500 Nebraska $57,400

Kentucky $57,300 South Carolina $57,000 Tennessee $56,900 Idaho $56,800 New Mexico $56,400 Oklahoma $56,300 Alabama $55,900 South Dakota $55,300

Arkansas $55,000 West Virginia $54,800 Mississippi $54,300

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate 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: $76,800
San Francisco: $75,900
Oakland: $74,300

San Jose, CA $76,800

San Francisco, CA $75,900

Oakland, CA $74,300

New York, NY $70,100

Paramus, NJ $69,200

Queens Village, NY $69,200

Passaic, NJ $69,200

Bergenfield, NJ $69,200

Huntington, NY $69,000

Stamford, CT $69,000

Newark, NJ $68,600

Bridgeport, CT $68,400

Vallejo, CA $68,300

New Brunswick, NJ $68,300

Petaluma, CA $68,200

Middlesex, NJ $68,100

Somerset, NJ $68,100

Santa Cruz, CA $68,000

Boston, MA $67,600

Monterey, CA $67,400

Seattle, WA $67,300

Santa Rosa, CA $67,300

Los Angeles, CA $67,300

Juneau, AK $67,100

Washington, DC $67,000

Orange, CA $66,800

Santa Ana, CA $66,700

Anaheim, CA $66,600

Long Beach, CA $66,600

Anchorage, AK $66,500

Santa Maria, CA $66,400

Everett, WA $66,400

Danbury, CT $66,100

Bremerton, WA $66,100

Sacramento, CA $65,800

Tacoma, WA $65,800

New Suffolk, NY $65,800

Trenton, NJ $65,700

San Diego, CA $65,700

Santa Barbara, CA $65,700

Brockton, MA $65,600

Fairbanks, AK $65,500

Lompoc, CA $65,300

Lowell, MA $65,300

Ventura, CA $65,300

Nashua, NH $65,200

Stockton, CA $65,200

Modesto, CA $64,800

Poughkeepsie, NY $64,700

Olympia, WA $64,500

Kennewick, WA $64,500

New Haven, CT $64,500

Lawrence, MA $64,300

Hartford, CT $64,200

Riverside, CA $64,200

New Bedford, MA $64,200

Richland, WA $64,200

San Bernardino, CA $64,100

Bakersfield, CA $64,100

New Britain, CT $64,000

Atlantic City, NJ $64,000

New London, CT $64,000

Norwich, CT $64,000

Portsmouth, NH $64,000

Boulder, CO $63,900

Portland, OR $63,800

Worcester, MA $63,800

Minneapolis, MN $63,600

Philadelphia, PA $63,500

Honolulu, HI $63,300

Saint Paul, MN $63,300

Vineland, NJ $63,300

Providence, RI $63,100

Chicago, IL $62,900

Bellingham, WA $62,800

Springfield, MA $62,800

Baltimore, MD $62,800

Chico, CA $62,600

Pittsfield, MA $62,400

Manchester, NH $62,300

Spokane, WA $62,100

Denver, CO $62,100

Albany, NY $61,800

Troy, NY $61,700

Nassau, NY $61,700

Wilmington, DE $61,600

Schenectady, NY $61,600

Burlington, VT $61,500

Salem, OR $61,500

Portland, ME $61,300

Yakima, WA $61,200

Fresno, CA $61,000

Rochester, MN $61,000

Reno, NV $61,000

Allentown, PA $60,900

Ann Arbor, MI $60,900

Milwaukee, WI $60,900

Detroit, MI $60,900

Colorado Springs, CO $60,800

Syracuse, NY $60,700

Carson City, NV $60,700

Houston, TX $60,600

Eugene, OR $60,600

Bismarck, ND $60,500

Gary, IN $60,500

Springfield, OR $60,500

Galveston, TX $60,400

Medford, OR $60,300

Fort Collins, CO $60,300

Concord, NH $60,300

Austin, TX $60,300

Phoenix, AZ $60,100

Dallas, TX $60,100

Mesa, AZ $60,100

Reading, PA $60,100

Saint Cloud, MN $60,100

Madison, WI $60,000

Utica, NY $59,800

Rochester, NY $59,700

Des Moines, IA $59,700

Raleigh, NC $59,700

Atlanta, GA $59,600

Battle Creek, MI $59,600

Salt Lake City, UT $59,600

Lancaster, PA $59,500

Harrisburg, PA $59,400

Kansas City, MO $59,300

Kansas City, KS $59,300

Champaign, IL $59,300

Fort Worth, TX $59,300

Columbus, OH $59,300

Boca Raton, FL $59,300

Pittsburgh, PA $59,300

Cincinnati, OH $59,200

Las Vegas, NV $59,200

Cleveland, OH $59,200

Indianapolis, IN $59,200

Richmond, VA $59,200

Petersburg, VA $59,100

Huntsville, AL $59,000

Buffalo, NY $58,900

Appleton, WI $58,900

Dayton, OH $58,900

Lebanon, PA $58,900

Lansing, MI $58,900

Pueblo, CO $58,900

Racine, WI $58,800

Charlotte, NC $58,800

Saint Louis, MO $58,800

York, PA $58,800

Elkhart, IN $58,800

Gastonia, NC $58,800

Billings, MT $58,800

Binghamton, NY $58,700

Toledo, OH $58,700

Rock Hill, SC $58,700

Lorain, OH $58,700

Beaumont, TX $58,700

Benton Harbor, MI $58,700

Rockford, IL $58,600

Springfield, IL $58,600

Elyria, OH $58,600

Fargo, ND $58,600

Flagstaff, AZ $58,600

Fort Lauderdale, FL $58,500

Duluth, MN $58,500

Miami, FL $58,500

Grand Forks, ND $58,400

Cheyenne, WY $58,400

Bangor, ME $58,300

Grand Rapids, MI $58,200

Louisville, KY $58,200

Hialeah, FL $58,200

Cedar Rapids, IA $58,200

Durham, NC $58,200

Casper, WY $58,100

Scranton, PA $58,000

New Orleans, LA $58,000

Virginia Beach, VA $58,000

Akron, OH $58,000

Peoria, IL $57,900

Sarasota, FL $57,900

Jamestown, NY $57,800

Davenport, IA $57,800

Charleston, SC $57,800

Omaha, NE $57,800

Green Bay, WI $57,800

Nashville, TN $57,800

Baton Rouge, LA $57,800

Evansville, IN $57,700

Tucson, AZ $57,700

Saint Petersburg, FL $57,700

Tampa, FL $57,700

Port Arthur, TX $57,700

Bradenton, FL $57,600

Santa Fe, NM $57,500

Orlando, FL $57,400

Clearwater, FL $57,400

La Crosse, WI $57,300

Canton, OH $57,300

Albuquerque, NM $57,200

Newport News, VA $57,200

High Point, NC $57,200

Ogden, UT $57,200

Corpus Christi, TX $57,100

Norfolk, VA $57,100

Laramie, WY $57,100

Rock Island, IL $57,100

Saginaw, MI $57,100

Fort Myers, FL $57,000

Moline, IL $57,000

Memphis, TN $57,000

Salisbury, NC $57,000

Jacksonville, FL $57,000

Boise, ID $57,000

Tulsa, OK $56,900

Waterloo, IA $56,900

Spartanburg, SC $56,800

Lincoln, NE $56,800

Fort Wayne, IN $56,800

Provo, UT $56,800

South Bend, IN $56,700

Greensboro, NC $56,700

San Antonio, TX $56,700

Cedar Falls, IA $56,700

Savannah, GA $56,600

Muskegon, MI $56,600

Birmingham, AL $56,600

Winston Salem, NC $56,500

Lake Charles, LA $56,400

Anderson, IN $56,400

Lexington, KY $56,400

Wichita, KS $56,300

Lima, OH $56,300

Tuscaloosa, AL $56,300

Augusta, GA $56,300

Greenville, SC $56,300

Columbia, SC $56,200

Springfield, OH $56,200

Asheville, NC $56,100

Bloomington, IN $56,100

Knoxville, TN $55,900

Shreveport, LA $55,800

Wilmington, NC $55,800

Roanoke, VA $55,800

Frankfort, KY $55,700

Topeka, KS $55,700

Oklahoma City, OK $55,600

Chillicothe, OH $55,600

Longview, TX $55,600

Melbourne, FL $55,600

Sioux Falls, SD $55,500

Mobile, AL $55,500

Terre Haute, IN $55,400

Altoona, PA $55,400

Amarillo, TX $55,400

Chattanooga, TN $55,300

Killeen, TX $55,300

Fayetteville, AR $55,300

Sioux City, IA $55,200

Idaho Falls, ID $55,200

Lynchburg, VA $55,200

Gainesville, FL $55,100

Portsmouth, OH $55,100

Daytona Beach, FL $55,000

Temple, TX $55,000

Pensacola, FL $55,000

Clarksville, TN $55,000

Youngstown, OH $55,000

Lafayette, LA $55,000

Little Rock, AR $55,000

Hopkinsville, KY $54,800

Erie, PA $54,800

Florence, SC $54,800

Charleston, WV $54,700

Great Falls, MT $54,600

Helena, MT $54,500

Waco, TX $54,500

Macon, GA $54,500

Tallahassee, FL $54,500

Fayetteville, NC $54,500

Pine Bluff, AR $54,400

Vincennes, IN $54,400

Lubbock, TX $54,300

Alamogordo, NM $54,300

Twin Falls, ID $54,300

Rapid City, SD $54,200

Parkersburg, WV $54,100

Greenville, MS $54,100

Jackson, MS $54,100

Huntington, WV $54,100

Montgomery, AL $54,000

Wichita Falls, TX $54,000

Springfield, MO $54,000

Biloxi, MS $54,000

Monroe, LA $53,900

Johnstown, PA $53,900

Columbus, GA $53,800

Sumter, SC $53,800

Pascagoula, MS $53,700

Abilene, TX $53,700

Kingsport, TN $53,500

Albany, GA $53,500

Gulfport, MS $53,500

Alexandria, LA $53,300

Fort Smith, AR $53,200

El Paso, TX $53,000

Las Cruces, NM $52,700

Harlingen, TX $52,600

Pocatello, ID $52,600

Florence, AL $52,500

Brownsville, TX $52,500

Mcallen, TX $52,400

Dothan, AL $52,300

Columbus, MS $51,900

Altus, OK $51,600

Lawton, OK $51,500

Pierre, SD $51,300

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 5.32% 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.
Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	5.32%
Customer Satisfaction	2.53%
PowerPoint	1.55%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Intermediate Interior Designer's salary.

Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Digital Design: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Commitment	$73,080	20%
Flexibility	$66,990	10%
Digital Design	$66,381	9%

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Intermediate Interior Designer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Intermediate Interior Designer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $65,635. While startup companies pay approximate $55,559.

Intermediate Interior Designer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$55,559
Growth Stage	51~500	$58,753
Established	501~5000	$63,372
Enterprise	5000+	$65,635

Intermediate Interior Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intermediate Interior Designer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Retail & Wholesale, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Intermediate Interior Designer positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Intermediate Interior Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Intermediate Interior Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$66,990	$32.0	10%

How Education impacts an Intermediate Interior Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Intermediate 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 Intermediate Interior Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,787 and $63,001).

Intermediate Interior Designer Salaries by Degree Level

$64,200
$63,200
$62,100
$61,100
$60,000
$59,000
$57,900
$56,800

Typical Education for Intermediate Interior Designer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.2%
High School	1.2%
Associates	7.1%
Bachelors	79.6%
Masters	12.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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

Understanding how an Intermediate 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.

$53,600

Average $60,900/year

$66,400

$4,467

Average $5,075/month

$5,533

$1,031

Average $1,171/week

$1,277

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,400	$5,533	$1,277	$32
Average	$60,900	$5,075	$1,171	$29
25th Percentile	$53,600	$4,467	$1,031	$26

Salary Trends for Intermediate Interior Designer

Salaries for an Intermediate Interior Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,667 in 2023 to around $62,416 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intermediate Interior Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Intermediate Interior Designer Over Time

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Year	Average Annual Salary
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2023	$63,667
2024	$63,214
2025	$62,416
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Most common benefits for Intermediate Interior Designer

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Common company salaries for Intermediate Interior Designer

Here are companies hiring for Intermediate Interior Designer and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Intermediate Interior Designer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Intermediate Interior Designer?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Intermediate Interior Designer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

2. How much do junior interior designers make in NYC?

Junior interior designers in NYC typically earn between $50,600 and $73,500 annually, with a median salary around $62,000. This range reflects the varying levels of experience and specific job responsibilities within the field.

3. What is an intermediate Interior Designer?

An Intermediate Interior Designer plays a crucial role in completing client projects and managing smaller-scale assignments. This creative professional is dedicated to their craft and serves as a role model for the design team. The salary for this position typically ranges from $50,600 to $73,500, with a midpoint of $62,000, reflecting their expertise and contributions.

4. What is the salary of a junior Interior Designer?

The salary for an Intermediate Interior Designer typically ranges from £50,600 to £73,500, with a mid-point salary of £62,000. This reflects the growing demand and expertise required in the field, distinguishing it from junior and senior roles.

5. Can you be a millionaire from interior design?

In conclusion, while the path to becoming a millionaire interior designer is not straightforward, it is attainable for those willing to put in the effort. With an intermediate salary range of $50,600 to $73,500, success in this field often depends on experience, creativity, and business acumen. Diligence and networking can significantly enhance earning potential.

6. What is an intermediate interior designer?

An Intermediate Interior Designer plays a crucial role in completing client projects and managing smaller-scale assignments. This creative professional is dedicated to their craft and serves as a role model for the design team. Salaries for this position typically range from $50,600 to $73,500, with a midpoint of $62,000, reflecting their expertise and contributions.

7. How much do junior interior designers make in the US?

As of now, the salary for an Intermediate Interior Designer in the United States ranges from $50,600 to $73,500 annually, with a median salary of $62,000. This translates to approximately $24.32 to $35.32 per hour, or $1,050 to $1,500 per week.

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