SOC 27-1025
Interior Designers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ33/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ69,580
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$63K
$38K โ $106K
Projected Growth
๐+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Interior Designers face a risk score of 33/100 โ 11 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 33/100, Interior Designers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 69,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical artistry and hands-on creative execution and emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Interior Designers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Video creation and editing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Building and Construction
English Language
Sales and Marketing
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 80% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 80% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 76% |