Interior designers work indoors decorating and designing spaces to meet clients' needs and tastes. They must be creative and knowledgeable about colors, textures, trends and different climates. Interior designers typically need a bachelor's degree with courses in art and design and can expect to earn an average salary of $43,000 annually or $20 per hour, with potential to earn up to $82,800. The field is expected to grow 21% between 2010-2020.

1. Interior Designer By: Haley Wells Block: D

2. What They Do… Designs/Decorates INSIDE of structures Deals with colors, textures, etc. working together Works in different climates/weather

3. What they Do… Must have creativity Work with costumers wants Keep up with new styles/trends

4. Education! Four years of college Associates/Bachelor’s degree Art courses

5. “ Goals are dreams with deadlines” (Diane Hunt)

6. Salary Beginning: $27,200 Average: $45,000 Potential: $82,800

7. Salary Annual average: $43,000 Hourly average: $20.00

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10. Growth Potential and Outlook Outlook: Increasing 2010-2020 increasing 21%