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Plan and design interior spaces for homes and businesses. Lay out and furnish the inside of rooms and buildings, creating environments that are practical, aesthetic, and suited to their intended purpose. Some specialize in a particular field or style.
$52,000
Lower reported wage
$63,490
Median
$106,090
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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U.S. career guide. Program, employer, and state requirements can differ.
Direct match. Median $63,490; 2.7% growth. 97,100 jobs.
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A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
A direct design route; check accreditation and local qualification rules. [1]
Plan functional, safe interior spaces and present designs, materials, and budgets to clients. [1]
Designers work in studios, offices, client sites, and buildings under construction. [1]
Usually full time; client meetings or deadlines may extend hours. [1]
Precise measurements, code constraints, budgets, and changing client preferences require flexibility. [1]
Experience may lead to specialization, project leadership, or independent practice. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.