What are the main factors that influence an Associate 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 Associate Interior Designer's salary?

An Associate Interior Designer's salary grows with experience: an Associate Interior Designer (0-2 years)earns $55,376, an Interior Designer II (2-4 years)earns $62,596, an Interior Designer III (4-7 years)earns $72,094, an Interior Designer IV (7+ years)earns $83,202, an Interior Designer V (7-10 years)earns $96,388,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Interior Designer?

Associate Interior Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Interior Designer roles are District of Columbia $60,939, California $60,708, Massachusetts $59,899. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Interior Designer roles make?

Salaries for Associate 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.

Associate Interior Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Interior Designer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Interior Designer in Delaware is $55,738 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,154
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,551 to $60,667
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,917

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Associate Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,667	$5,056	$1,167	$29
Average	$55,738	$4,645	$1,072	$27
25th Percentile	$49,551	$4,129	$953	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Interior Designer Salaries

An Associate 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 Associate Interior Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $55,376
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,596
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,094
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,202
Expert (over 8 years): $96,388

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Interior Designer	$55,376
Interior ... Level Associate Interior Designer	$62,596
Interior ... Level Associate Interior Designer	$72,094
Interior ... Level Associate Interior Designer	$83,202
Interior ... Level Associate Interior Designer	$96,388

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

District of Columbia: $60,939.
California: $60,708.
Massachusetts: $59,899.

District of Columbia $60,939 California $60,708 Massachusetts $59,899 Washington $59,679 New Jersey $59,657 Alaska $59,580 Connecticut $58,820 New York $58,512

Hawaii $57,527 Rhode Island $57,065 Maryland $56,751 Minnesota $56,322 Colorado $56,156 Illinois $56,101 Oregon $55,892 Delaware $55,738

New Hampshire $55,641 Virginia $55,424 Pennsylvania $54,791 Nevada $54,472 North Dakota $54,368 Michigan $54,203 Wisconsin $54,142 Vermont $54,021

Texas $53,685 Maine $53,663 Arizona $53,630 Ohio $53,592 Georgia $53,085 Indiana $52,832 Wyoming $52,782 Utah $52,705

Iowa $52,672 Kansas $52,408 Louisiana $52,331 North Carolina $52,304 Missouri $52,293 Florida $52,078 Montana $51,962 Nebraska $51,852

Kentucky $51,792 South Carolina $51,572 Tennessee $51,434 Idaho $51,379 New Mexico $50,977 Oklahoma $50,889 Alabama $50,564 South Dakota $50,020

Arkansas $49,722 West Virginia $49,563 Mississippi $49,084

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $57,686
Little Creek: $57,153
Magnolia: $57,389

Lincoln, DE $57,686 Little Creek, DE $57,153 Magnolia, DE $57,389 Milford, DE $57,686 Marydel, DE $56,938 Millsboro, DE $57,686 Millville, DE $58,072 Milton, DE $57,686

Nassau, DE $57,686 Ocean View, DE $58,072 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,072 Seaford, DE $57,081 Selbyville, DE $58,072 Smyrna, DE $56,872 Viola, DE $57,389 Woodside, DE $57,224

Bear, DE $56,454 Newark, DE $56,476 Claymont, DE $56,520 Delaware City, DE $56,476 Hockessin, DE $56,520 Kirkwood, DE $56,476 Middletown, DE $56,756 Montchanin, DE $56,520

New Castle, DE $56,520 Odessa, DE $56,833 Port Penn, DE $56,322 Rockland, DE $56,520 Saint Georges, DE $56,476 Townsend, DE $56,751 Winterthur, DE $56,520 Lewes, DE $57,686

Wilmington, DE $56,520 Dover, DE $57,125 Dover Afb, DE $57,257 Bethany Beach, DE $58,072 Bethel, DE $57,081 Bridgeville, DE $57,686 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,186 Cheswold, DE $56,993

Clayton, DE $56,850 Dagsboro, DE $58,072 Delmar, DE $57,081 Ellendale, DE $57,686 Felton, DE $57,686 Fenwick Island, DE $58,072 Frankford, DE $58,072 Frederica, DE $57,686

Georgetown, DE $57,686 Greenwood, DE $57,686 Harbeson, DE $57,686 Harrington, DE $57,686 Hartly, DE $56,822 Houston, DE $57,686 Kenton, DE $56,850 Laurel, DE $57,081

Yorklyn, DE $56,520

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

Understanding how an Associate 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

$49,551

Average $55,738/year

$60,667

$4,129

Average $4,645/month

$5,056

$953

Average $1,072/week

$1,167

$24

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,667	$5,056	$1,167	$29
Average	$55,738	$4,645	$1,072	$27
25th Percentile	$49,551	$4,129	$953	$24

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