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 $54,561, an Interior Designer (2-4 years)earns $61,676, an Interior Designer III (4-7 years)earns $71,033, an Interior Designer IV (7+ years)earns $81,979, an Interior Designer V (7-10 years)earns $94,970,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Interior Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interior Designer in Rhode Island is $62,095 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,975
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,964 to $67,790
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,472

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Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,790	$5,649	$1,304	$33
Average	$62,095	$5,175	$1,194	$30
25th Percentile	$54,964	$4,580	$1,057	$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): $54,561
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,676
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,033
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,979
Expert (over 8 years): $94,970

Levels	Salary
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$54,561
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$61,676
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$71,033
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$81,979
Interior ... Level Interior Designer	$94,970

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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:

Adamsville: $63,113
Albion: $62,065
Ashaway: $63,352

Adamsville, RI $63,113 Albion, RI $62,065 Ashaway, RI $63,352 Barrington, RI $62,065 Block Island, RI $63,023 Bradford, RI $63,310 Bristol, RI $62,005 Carolina, RI $62,795

Charlestown, RI $62,861 Chepachet, RI $61,945 Clayville, RI $62,005 Coventry, RI $61,945 West Greenwich, RI $61,903 East Greenwich, RI $61,987 Exeter, RI $63,310 Fiskeville, RI $62,065

Forestdale, RI $62,005 Foster, RI $61,903 Glendale, RI $61,903 Greene, RI $62,598 Greenville, RI $62,065 Harmony, RI $62,047 Harrisville, RI $61,945 Hope, RI $62,065

Hope Valley, RI $63,352 Hopkinton, RI $63,370 Jamestown, RI $62,736 Kenyon, RI $63,292 Little Compton, RI $63,089 Manville, RI $62,065 Mapleville, RI $61,903 Newport, RI $62,747

Middletown, RI $63,011 North Kingstown, RI $61,885 North Scituate, RI $62,047 Oakland, RI $61,963 Pascoag, RI $61,927 Pawtucket, RI $62,065 Central Falls, RI $62,065 Cumberland, RI $62,065

Lincoln, RI $62,065 Portsmouth, RI $62,496 Prudence Island, RI $61,945 Rockville, RI $63,370 Saunderstown, RI $62,771 Shannock, RI $63,275 Slatersville, RI $62,005 Slocum, RI $62,771

Tiverton, RI $63,131 Wakefield, RI $62,706 Kingston, RI $62,718 Narragansett, RI $62,730 Peace Dale, RI $62,706 Warren, RI $62,047 Warwick, RI $62,065 Westerly, RI $63,388

West Kingston, RI $62,753 West Warwick, RI $62,065 Wood River Junction, RI $63,310 Woonsocket, RI $62,005 North Smithfield, RI $62,047 Wyoming, RI $63,292 Providence, RI $62,065 Cranston, RI $62,065

North Providence, RI $62,065 East Providence, RI $62,065 Riverside, RI $62,065 Rumford, RI $62,065 Smithfield, RI $62,065 Johnston, RI $62,065

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

$54,964

Average $62,095/year

$67,790

$4,580

Average $5,175/month

$5,649

$1,057

Average $1,194/week

$1,304

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,790	$5,649	$1,304	$33
Average	$62,095	$5,175	$1,194	$30
25th Percentile	$54,964	$4,580	$1,057	$26

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