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 $53,288, an Interior Designer (2-4 years)earns $60,230, an Interior Designer III (4-7 years)earns $69,369, an Interior Designer IV (7+ years)earns $80,044, an Interior Designer V (7-10 years)earns $92,728,

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 $66,299, California $66,047, Massachusetts $65,167. 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: $93,673; Specialist Interior Designer: $80,900; Interior Designer IV: $80,860; Senior Interior Designer: $70,100; Interior Designer III: $70,076.

Interior Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Interior Designer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interior Designer in Delaware is $60,640 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): $71,283
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,677 to $66,211
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,338

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Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,211	$5,518	$1,273	$32
Average	$60,640	$5,053	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$53,677	$4,473	$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): $53,288
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,369
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,044
Expert (over 8 years): $92,728

Levels	Salary
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$53,288
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$60,230
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$69,369
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$80,044
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$92,728

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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: $66,299.
California: $66,047.
Massachusetts: $65,167.

District of Columbia $66,299 California $66,047 Massachusetts $65,167 Washington $64,927 New Jersey $64,903 Alaska $64,820 Connecticut $63,993 New York $63,658

Hawaii $62,586 Rhode Island $62,083 Maryland $61,742 Minnesota $61,275 Colorado $61,095 Illinois $61,035 Oregon $60,808 Delaware $60,640

New Hampshire $60,535 Virginia $60,299 Pennsylvania $59,610 Nevada $59,263 North Dakota $59,149 Michigan $58,969 Wisconsin $58,903 Vermont $58,772

Texas $58,406 Maine $58,383 Arizona $58,347 Ohio $58,305 Georgia $57,754 Indiana $57,478 Wyoming $57,424 Utah $57,341

Iowa $57,305 Kansas $57,017 Louisiana $56,933 North Carolina $56,903 Missouri $56,892 Florida $56,658 Montana $56,532 Nebraska $56,412

Kentucky $56,347 South Carolina $56,107 Tennessee $55,957 Idaho $55,898 New Mexico $55,460 Oklahoma $55,365 Alabama $55,011 South Dakota $54,418

Arkansas $54,095 West Virginia $53,921 Mississippi $53,401

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: $60,367
Little Creek: $60,809
Magnolia: $60,721

Lincoln, DE $60,367 Little Creek, DE $60,809 Magnolia, DE $60,721 Milford, DE $60,520 Marydel, DE $60,620 Millsboro, DE $60,114 Millville, DE $60,206 Milton, DE $60,311

Nassau, DE $60,354 Ocean View, DE $60,196 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,312 Seaford, DE $60,346 Selbyville, DE $60,096 Smyrna, DE $60,851 Viola, DE $60,571 Woodside, DE $60,733

Bear, DE $60,593 Newark, DE $60,571 Claymont, DE $60,694 Delaware City, DE $60,631 Hockessin, DE $60,565 Kirkwood, DE $60,620 Middletown, DE $60,643 Montchanin, DE $60,579

New Castle, DE $60,588 Odessa, DE $60,673 Port Penn, DE $60,714 Rockland, DE $60,585 Saint Georges, DE $60,624 Townsend, DE $60,717 Winterthur, DE $60,592 Lewes, DE $60,334

Wilmington, DE $60,568 Dover, DE $60,809 Dover Afb, DE $60,488 Bethany Beach, DE $60,133 Bethel, DE $60,195 Bridgeville, DE $60,337 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,638 Cheswold, DE $60,789

Clayton, DE $60,791 Dagsboro, DE $60,091 Delmar, DE $59,994 Ellendale, DE $60,177 Felton, DE $60,515 Fenwick Island, DE $60,104 Frankford, DE $59,999 Frederica, DE $60,575

Georgetown, DE $60,068 Greenwood, DE $60,347 Harbeson, DE $60,132 Harrington, DE $60,439 Hartly, DE $60,627 Houston, DE $60,353 Kenton, DE $60,794 Laurel, DE $60,032

Yorklyn, DE $60,583

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 June 01, 2026

$53,677

Average $60,640/year

$66,211

$4,473

Average $5,053/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	$66,211	$5,518	$1,273	$32
Average	$60,640	$5,053	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$53,677	$4,473	$1,032	$26

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