Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design. Exclude 'Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers' (27-1026).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 740 | 23.22 | 11.64 | 29.00 | 48,290 | 24,220 | 60,330 |
| Springfield MSA | 40 | 17.80 | 9.42 | 21.98 | 37,010 | 19,590 | 45,730 |
| St Louis MSA | 510 | 26.16 | 12.98 | 32.75 | 54,400 | 26,990 | 68,110 |
| Kansas City* | 120 | 19.26 | 12.90 | 22.43 | 40,051 | 26,838 | 46,658 |
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 17.76 | 9.48 | 21.90 | 36,933 | 19,712 | 45,544 |
| St. Louis City* | 150 | 18.87 | 13.21 | 21.70 | 39,242 | 27,473 | 45,126 |
| St. Louis County* | 340 | 30.07 | 13.25 | 38.48 | 62,541 | 27,556 | 80,033 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 880 | 1,000 | 120 | 13.64 | 21 | Good |
| Kansas City MSA | 390 | 430 | 40 | 10.26 | 8 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 470 | 520 | 50 | 10.64 | 10 | Good |
| Central Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
| Ozark Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Interior Architecture
Facilities Planning and Management (NEW)
Textile Science (NEW)
Interior Design