Occupation ยท SOC 27-1025
Interior Designers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of interior designers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 69,580 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $63,490 ($30.52 an hour).
US employment
69,580
Median annual wage
$63,490
Mean annual wage
$71,430
Median hourly wage
$30.52
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Washington$79,490
- District of Columbia$79,060
- California$77,360
- Massachusetts$77,190
- Wyoming$75,120
Top 5 after cost of living
- Wyoming$81,040
- Washington$74,280
- Arkansas$73,240
- Massachusetts$72,990
- District of Columbia$71,940
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $79,450 | $15,960 (+25.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Landscape Architects | $79,660 | $16,170 (+25.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Fashion Designers | $80,690 | $17,200 (+27.1%) | 3 | Bachelor's degree |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $66,280 | $2,790 (+4.4%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,280 | $790 (+1.2%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $47,550 (+74.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California8,360
- 2. Florida7,090
- 3. New York5,590
- 4. Texas5,190
- 5. Colorado2,800
- 6. Illinois2,680
- 7. Georgia2,660
- 8. North Carolina2,360
- 9. Ohio2,280
- 10. Pennsylvania2,140
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$79,490
- 2. District of Columbia$79,060
- 3. California$77,360
- 4. Massachusetts$77,190
- 5. Wyoming$75,120
- 6. New York$73,630
- 7. Colorado$72,740
- 8. Maryland$70,810
- 9. Nevada$68,620
- 10. New Jersey$67,290
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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