Interior Design Intern Salary in the United States

How much does an Interior Design Intern make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interior Design Intern in the United States is $52,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,262
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,434 to $56,882
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,392
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Interior Design Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $56,882 $4,740 $1,094 $27
Average $52,071 $4,339 $1,001 $25
25th Percentile $45,434 $3,786 $874 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Interior Design Intern Salaries

An Interior Design Intern'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 Interior Design Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interior Design Intern'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): $53,454
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,424
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,591
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,315
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,043
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Interior ... Level Interior Design Intern$53,454
Interior ... Level Interior Design Intern$60,424
Interior ... Level Interior Design Intern$69,591
Interior ... Level Interior Design Intern$80,315
Interior ... Level Interior Design Intern$93,043
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$60,424 < 2 yrs
$69,591 2-4 yrs
$80,315 5-8 yrs
$93,043 > 8 yrs
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How Do Interior Design Intern 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 Design Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,653.
  • California: $57,434.
  • Massachusetts: $56,669.

Top Paying Cities for Interior Design Interns

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: $65,677
  • San Francisco: $65,032
  • Oakland: $63,589

What Skills Can Increase an Interior Design Intern'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%
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 Interior Design Intern's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Architectural Design: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
 $57,799
11%
Architectural Design
 $55,195
6%
Consulting
 $54,675
5%
Problem Solving
 $54,154
4%
Solution Design
 $53,633
3%
Coordination
 $53,633
3%
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How Education impacts an Interior Design Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Interior Design Interns 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 Interior Design Intern with a Bachelor's Degree is between $47,685 and $53,093).

Interior Design Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Interior Design Intern
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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Interior Design Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interior Design Intern'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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$45,434
Average $52,071/year
$56,882
$3,786
Average $4,339/month
$4,740
$874
Average $1,001/week
$1,094
$22
Average $25/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $56,882 $4,740 $1,094 $27
Average $52,071 $4,339 $1,001 $25
25th Percentile $45,434 $3,786 $874 $22

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Salary Trends for Interior Design Intern

Salaries for an Interior Design Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,819 in 2023 to around $53,087 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Interior Design Intern salary trends, .

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