Interior decorator vs stylist

The differences between interior decorators and stylists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an interior decorator, becoming a stylist takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an interior decorator has an average salary of $47,169, which is higher than the $37,985 average annual salary of a stylist.

The top three skills for an interior decorator include customer service, in-home and space planning. The most important skills for a stylist are good time management, POS, and data entry.

Interior decorator vs stylist overview

	Interior Decorator	Stylist
Yearly salary	$47,169	$37,985
Hourly rate	$22.68	$18.26
Growth rate	1%	11%
Number of jobs	11,194	49,296
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	42	40
Years of experience	4	2

Interior decorator vs stylist salary

Interior decorators and stylists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Interior Decorator	Stylist
Average salary	$47,169	$37,985
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $68,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Columbia International University
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between interior decorator and stylist education

There are a few differences between an interior decorator and a stylist in terms of educational background:

	Interior Decorator	Stylist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Interior Design	Cosmetology
Most common college	Cornell University	-

Interior decorator vs stylist demographics

Here are the differences between interior decorators' and stylists' demographics:

	Interior Decorator	Stylist
Average age	42	40
Gender ratio	Male, 17.1% Female, 82.9%	Male, 13.6% Female, 86.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 1.5% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 4.6% White, 82.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 8.1% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	23%	12%

Differences between interior decorator and stylist duties and responsibilities

Interior decorator example responsibilities.

Manage Pinterest, Facebook, and Houzz profiles by responding to questions and updating photos.
Conduct in-home design and custom window treatment consultations and sales.
Demonstrate skillful communication and negotiation skills.
Design, modele and render graphically intensive exteriors and interior environments and animations utilizing the latest in visualization technology.
Design, modele and render graphically intensive exteriors and interior environments and animations utilizing the latest in visualization technology.

Stylist example responsibilities.

Manage salon, payroll, purchasing and inventory utilizing corporate policies.
Manage cleaning up activities after hair care appointments by ensuring appropriate cleanliness and sterilization of cutting and trimming equipment.
Perform general receptionist tasks such as answering phones, using POS system, handling money transactions, and scheduling appointments.
Create personal``Lookbooks"for clients through social media.
Assist in marketing and social media via Instagram, Facebook and USD club meetings.
Contract great clips for service to hire temps on a temporary basis to assist shifts salons need.

Interior decorator vs stylist skills

Common interior decorator skills

Customer Service, 23%
In-Home, 11%
Space Planning, 8%
Custom Furniture, 8%
Trade Shows, 5%
Design Projects, 4%

Common stylist skills

Good Time Management, 14%
POS, 11%
Data Entry, 8%
Excellent Training, 8%
Safety Standards, 8%
Product Knowledge, 6%

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