Interior designing is a combination of art and engineering. An interior designer's work begins right from the time a space has been selected. He/she has to go through the blueprints, get familiar with the space so that a perfect proposal can be created to match the demands of the client with the maximum utility of the space. There are several courses offered which include bachelor's, master's degree, associate's and certificate courses for people interested in pursuing this career path. In this article, you'll get an overview of the average US salary for an interior designer.
Due to the particular qualifications, credentials and abilities possessed, the average starting salary of an interior designer in US varies between $29,000 and $41,000. The salary also varies depending on the specialization that you hold. You can either specialize in commercial designing or residential designing. The salary would significantly differ on projects under your specialization. It also depends on the experience, reputation and the employer.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an interior designer's median earning was over $44,000 in 2008. Now, interior designers can be divided into 3 categories- the highest category earns over $82,750, the middle category earns between $34,620 and $61,880 and the lowest category earns over $27,230.
Designers who work for engineering and architectural firms receive the highest average salary. This is followed by the ones working for retail furniture stores and in-house designers. According to the bureau the Architecture, engineering and related services offer a compensation of $49,290, which is the highest while the building materials and suppliers offer the least amount which is around $40,040.
Experienced designers working with architectural firms derive more salary and the job is also stable. Designers working with retail stores can earn commission which is not regular. Working on residential projects can be very beneficial as well. They normally charge a consultation fee on an hourly basis and also get a percentage of the entire cost of lighting, furniture and artworks.
