Loading...
Loading...
Compare interior designer (cid/rid) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$61,752
across 50 states
Avg. Time to License
6.3 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$204
across 27 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $57,290#38 | 6.4 yr#5 | $160#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $63,950#16 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $63,670#17 | 6.4 yr#5 | $250#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $77,360#3 | 6.4 yr#5 | $300#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $72,740#7 | 4.4 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $59,490#31 | 6.4 yr#5 | $190#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $55,230#41 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $79,060#2 | 10.4 yr#51 | $1,505#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $60,200#28 | 4.4 yr#1 | $75#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $61,810#21 | 6.4 yr#5 | $90#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $60,600#26 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $59,580#30 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $66,300#13 | 6.4 yr#5 | $30#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $60,590#27 | 6.4 yr#5 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $57,790#37 | 6.4 yr#5 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $54,400#43 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $50,220#48 | 6.4 yr#5 | $350#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $57,150#39 | 6.4 yr#5 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $54,720#42 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $70,810#8 | 6.4 yr#5 | $86#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $77,190#4 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $62,760#18 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $67,070#11 | 6.4 yr#5 | $120#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $44,120#50 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $58,830#33 | 6.4 yr#5 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $53,230#44 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $58,300#36 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $68,620#9 | 6.4 yr#5 | $300#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $60,650#25 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $67,290#10 | 5.4 yr#3 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $50,400#47 | 6.4 yr#5 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $73,630#6 | 6.4 yr#5 | $377#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $53,180#45 | 6.4 yr#5 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $56,640#40 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $58,720#35 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $52,240#46 | 6.4 yr#5 | $325#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $64,250#15 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,680#14 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $61,080#24 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $59,450#32 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $62,140#19 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $58,730#34 | 5.4 yr#3 | $55#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $61,620#22 | 6.4 yr#5 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $60,170#29 | 6.4 yr#5 | $70#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $62,130#20 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $66,450#12 | 6.4 yr#5 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $79,490#1 | 6.4 yr#5 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $45,090#49 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $61,360#23 | 6.4 yr#5 | $75#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $75,120#5 | 6.4 yr#5 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.