Interior decorator demographics and statistics in the US
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Interior decorator demographics by:
Interior decorator gender statistics
82.9% of interior decorators are women and 17.1% of interior decorators are men.
- Female, 82.9%
- Male, 17.1%
Interior decorator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.9% |
| Male | 17.1% |
Interior decorator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,658
Female income
$46,596
Interior decorator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in interior decorator positions over time. Currently, 82.9% of interior decorators are female.
Interior decorator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.37% | 42.63% |
| 2011 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2012 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2013 | 59.23% | 40.77% |
| 2014 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2015 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2016 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2017 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2018 | 24.27% | 75.73% |
| 2019 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2020 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
| 2021 | 17.12% | 82.88% |
Interior decorator related jobs gender ratio
We compared interior decorators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Interior Decorator | 17% | 83% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Interior decorator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among interior decorators is White, which makes up 82.1% of all interior decorators. Comparatively, 7.6% of interior decorators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of interior decorators are Asian.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Interior decorator race
| Interior decorator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Interior decorator race and ethnicity over time
See how interior decorator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Interior decorator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 85.73% | 1.22% | 4.08% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 83.87% | 2.27% | 4.25% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 1.86% | 4.83% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 1.48% | 4.57% | 7.59% |
Interior decorator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian interior decorators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino interior decorators have the lowest average salary at $44,301.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,317 |
| White | $46,520 |
| Black or African American | $47,128 |
| Asian | $49,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,301 |
Average interior decorator age
See how the average age of interior decorators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Interior decorator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 34.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Interior decorator age breakdown
The average age of interior decorators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the interior decorator population.
Interior decorator age breakdown
| Interior Decorator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Interior decorator educational attainment
The most common degree for interior decorators is bachelor's degree, with 54% of interior decorators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Interior decorators by degree level
| Interior decorator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Interior decorator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, interior decorators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,109 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, interior decorators earn a median annual income of $48,732 compared to $43,267 for interior decorators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,109 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,732 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,267 |
Interior decorator employment statistics
Most interior decorators work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where interior decorators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where interior decorators work.
Interior decorator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Interior decorator jobs by company type
Employees with the interior decorator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most interior decorators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Interior decorator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Interior decorator jobs by industry
The most common industries for interior decorators are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Interior decorator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 24% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Interior decorator turnover and employment statistics
Interior decorator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for interior decorators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interior decorator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Interior decorator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.90% |
Average interior decorator tenure
The average interior decorator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 965 interior decorators resumes in Zippia's database.
Interior decorator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Interior decorator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of interior decorators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stained Glass Painter | 11.32% | 4,929 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Web Designer | 13.05% | 50,899 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Merchandising Internship | 16.91% | 58,634 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Interior Decorator | 22.51% | - |
Similar interior decorator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stained Glass Painter | 11.32% | 4,929 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Web Designer | 13.05% | 50,899 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Merchandising Internship | 16.91% | 58,634 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
Foreign languages spoken by interior decorators
The most common foreign language among interior decorators is Spanish at 65.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 65.9%
- Italian, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 6.8%
- French, 4.5%
- Russian, 4.5%
- Other, 9.2%
Interior decorator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.9% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.8% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Russian | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.2% |
