Job outlooks for Interior designers and interior decorators

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interior decorator (52121)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 46%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 19%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 11%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 79% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 57% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 48% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 16% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 84% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in Quebec:

    • Approximately 5,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 52%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 48% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 39% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 51%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 28%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 17%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 14%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 19%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 3,980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 18%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 3,980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 59%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in Ontario:

    • Approximately 12,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 64%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 75% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 51% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 46% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 68%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the London region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 28%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

    • Ottawa Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 7,730 people work in this occupation.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%

  • ManitobaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 69%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 60% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 48% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 590 people work in this occupation.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 67%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 57%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 66% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 34% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in Alberta:

    • Approximately 3,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 64%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 52% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 47% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 87% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 2,280 people work in this occupation.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 67%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 4,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 67%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 53% of interior designers and interior decorators work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 50% of interior designers and interior decorators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 3,340 people work in this occupation.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 73%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about interior designers and interior decorators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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