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 $53,293, an Interior Designer (2-4 years)earns $60,242, an Interior Designer III (4-7 years)earns $69,382, an Interior Designer IV (7+ years)earns $80,073, an Interior Designer V (7-10 years)earns $92,763,

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 $66,311, California $66,059, Massachusetts $65,179. 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: $93,708; Specialist Interior Designer: $80,900; Interior Designer IV: $80,889; Senior Interior Designer: $70,100; Interior Designer III: $70,089.

Interior Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Interior Designer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interior Designer in Delaware is $60,651 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,279
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,686 to $66,214
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,345

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Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,214	$5,518	$1,273	$32
Average	$60,651	$5,054	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$53,686	$4,474	$1,032	$26

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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): $53,293
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,242
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,382
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,073
Expert (over 8 years): $92,763

Levels	Salary
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$53,293
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$60,242
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$69,382
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$80,073
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$92,763

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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: $66,311.
California: $66,059.
Massachusetts: $65,179.

District of Columbia $66,311 California $66,059 Massachusetts $65,179 Washington $64,939 New Jersey $64,916 Alaska $64,832 Connecticut $64,005 New York $63,670

Hawaii $62,598 Rhode Island $62,095 Maryland $61,753 Minnesota $61,286 Colorado $61,106 Illinois $61,047 Oregon $60,819 Delaware $60,651

New Hampshire $60,546 Virginia $60,310 Pennsylvania $59,621 Nevada $59,274 North Dakota $59,160 Michigan $58,980 Wisconsin $58,914 Vermont $58,783

Texas $58,417 Maine $58,393 Arizona $58,357 Ohio $58,316 Georgia $57,765 Indiana $57,489 Wyoming $57,435 Utah $57,351

Iowa $57,315 Kansas $57,028 Louisiana $56,944 North Carolina $56,914 Missouri $56,902 Florida $56,669 Montana $56,543 Nebraska $56,423

Kentucky $56,357 South Carolina $56,118 Tennessee $55,968 Idaho $55,908 New Mexico $55,471 Oklahoma $55,375 Alabama $55,022 South Dakota $54,429

Arkansas $54,105 West Virginia $53,932 Mississippi $53,411

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:

Lincoln: $62,771
Little Creek: $62,191
Magnolia: $62,448

Lincoln, DE $62,771 Little Creek, DE $62,191 Magnolia, DE $62,448 Milford, DE $62,771 Marydel, DE $61,957 Millsboro, DE $62,771 Millville, DE $63,191 Milton, DE $62,771

Nassau, DE $62,771 Ocean View, DE $63,191 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,191 Seaford, DE $62,113 Selbyville, DE $63,191 Smyrna, DE $61,885 Viola, DE $62,448 Woodside, DE $62,268

Bear, DE $61,430 Newark, DE $61,454 Claymont, DE $61,502 Delaware City, DE $61,454 Hockessin, DE $61,502 Kirkwood, DE $61,454 Middletown, DE $61,759 Montchanin, DE $61,502

New Castle, DE $61,502 Odessa, DE $61,843 Port Penn, DE $61,286 Rockland, DE $61,502 Saint Georges, DE $61,454 Townsend, DE $61,753 Winterthur, DE $61,502 Lewes, DE $62,771

Wilmington, DE $61,502 Dover, DE $62,161 Dover Afb, DE $62,304 Bethany Beach, DE $63,191 Bethel, DE $62,113 Bridgeville, DE $62,771 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,226 Cheswold, DE $62,017

Clayton, DE $61,861 Dagsboro, DE $63,191 Delmar, DE $62,113 Ellendale, DE $62,771 Felton, DE $62,771 Fenwick Island, DE $63,191 Frankford, DE $63,191 Frederica, DE $62,771

Georgetown, DE $62,771 Greenwood, DE $62,771 Harbeson, DE $62,771 Harrington, DE $62,771 Hartly, DE $61,831 Houston, DE $62,771 Kenton, DE $61,861 Laurel, DE $62,113

Yorklyn, DE $61,502

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 April 01, 2026

$53,686

Average $60,651/year

$66,214

$4,474

Average $5,054/month

$5,518

$1,032

Average $1,166/week

$1,273

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,214	$5,518	$1,273	$32
Average	$60,651	$5,054	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$53,686	$4,474	$1,032	$26

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