Interior designers and interior decorators
National Occupation Code (NOC): 5242 ยท Browse All Occupations
Interior designers and interior decorators conceptualize and produce aesthetic, functional and safe designs for interior spaces in residential, commercial, cultural, institutional and industrial buildings. They are employed by architectural and interior design firms, retail establishments, construction companies, hospitals, airlines, hotel and restaurant chains, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Alternate Job Titles
- Aircraft Interior Designer
- Building Space Planner
- Business Aircraft Interior Designer
- Certified Interior Designer
- Colour Consultant - Home Decorating
- Decorating Consultant
- Designer - Interior Design
- Green Design Consultant - Interior Design
- Home Decorating Consultant
- Home Decorator
- Home Organizer
- Home Stager
- Home Staging Consultant
- Interior Decorating Consultant
- Interior Decorator
- Interior Design Consultant
- Interior Design Project Manager
- Interior Design Technician
- Interior Designer
- Interior Designer Assistant
- Interior Space Designer
- Kitchen Designer
- Licensed Interior Designer
- Office Space Planner
- Registered Interior Designer
- Retail Space Planner
- Space Management Consultant
- Aircraft Interior Designer
- Interior Decorator
- Interior Design Technician
- Interior Designer
- Kitchen Designer
- Office Space Planner
- Retail Space Planner
- Home Staging Consultant
- Space Management Consultant
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for interior designers and interior decorators.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $17,212 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $23,322 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $22,282 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $27,195 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for interior designers and interior decorators.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $27,195 |
| Female | $26,821 |
Extracted Salary Information (2 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for interior designers and interior decorators.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for interior designers and interior decorators
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 50 |
| 25 to 34 years | 120 |
| 35 to 44 years | 140 |
| 45 to 54 years | 185 |
| 55 to 64 years | 95 |
| 65 to 74 years | 35 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 605 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for interior designers and interior decorators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 270 |
| Part Time | 320 |
| Total | 595 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for interior designers and interior decorators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 100 |
| Female | 510 |
| Total | 615 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for interior designers and interior decorators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 340 |
| Self Employed | 270 |
| Total | 605 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for interior designers and interior decorators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 600 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Total | 605 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for interior designers and interior decorators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 10 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 65 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 25 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 325 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 15 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 165 |
| Total | 595 |