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Interior Designer (Licensed)
Licensed interior designers create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for residential and commercial clients, managing space planning, material selection, and contractor coordination. Florida is one of only three states that licenses interior designers (along with Nevada and Louisiana), making the FL NCIDQ credential a significant professional differentiator — particularly for the state's robust luxury residential and hospitality design market.
FL Median Salary
$59,000
Entry Salary
$40,000
Experienced
$90,000
FL Growth
N/A
Requirements & Training
- Credential: FL Interior Design License: 4-year CIDA-accredited degree + 2 years experience + NCIDQ exam
- Florida license required: Yes (FL DBPR — Board of Architecture and Interior Design)
Career Path
- Design Assistant → Junior Designer → Designer → Senior Designer → Principal / Studio Owner
Top Florida Employers
HNTBPerkins & WillHOKGensler (FL offices)Marriott designRitz-CarltonReal estate developersHigh-end residential design firmsSelf-employment
Related Programs
- Interior Design BFA/BS (CIDA accredited)
- NCIDQ Exam Prep
- Interior Architecture Certificate