The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Interior design firms
- Architecture firms
- Furniture stores
Outlook
Growth for this career is expected to be about average. Some demand will be created by new construction. Most opportunities will be for interior designers to renovate homes, buildings, and other facilities.
Competition for jobs is expected to be strong. Many talented people are attracted to this career. Job prospects may be best for those who specialize in a certain type of design such as kitchen design.
Interior Designers (CIS 100109)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,654 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
260 Few |
| Champaign Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-8.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
26 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,261 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
128 Few |
| Decatur Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
177 Small |
& |
25.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Du Page County |
324 Medium |
& |
-6.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
45 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-33.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
155 Small |
& |
8.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| McHenry County |
49 Very small |
& |
-2.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
29 Very small |
& |
-6.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
148 Small |
& |
0.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
23 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
31 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
65 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
33 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
55 Very small |
& |
1.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
116 Small |
& |
11.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| United States |
92,200 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
8,800 Few |