Okay, let’s calculate Michelle Bayne’s rate. As an interior designer with 1-2 years of experience, she falls into the junior to mid-level category. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for interior designers in the United States is around $55,000. However, this figure doesn’t account for location, industry demand, or specific skills. Considering Michelle’s skills in Autocad, space planning, and project management, which are in demand, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be around $125, which is roughly 2.25 times the median annual salary. This rate is also in line with national averages for junior to mid-level interior designers in the Greenville, SC area.