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 |
3,747 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
358 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
45 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
31 Very small |
& |
6.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,871 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
179 Few |
| Decatur Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-10.5% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
214 Small |
& |
7.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Du Page County |
445 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
63 Small |
& |
11.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
33 Very small |
& |
6.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Lake County |
297 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| McHenry County |
71 Small |
& |
11.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
25 Very small |
& |
4.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
36 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
104 Small |
& |
1.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
29 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
43 Very small |
& |
9.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
63 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
46 Very small |
& |
2.2% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
73 Small |
& |
5.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Will County |
166 Small |
& |
12.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| United States |
87,100 Medium |
& |
3.2% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
7,800 Few |