How much does a designer make in Portland?
$70,790a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $34.03 an hour or $5,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.03
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,100Median: $70,790Highest 10%: $135,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $70,790 | $34.03 | |
| 75th | $107,400 | $51.62 | |
| 90th | $135,400 | $65.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $34.03 ($70,790 a year).
Do designers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $70,790 against $64,950 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,070, so Portland pays 16% more.
Where does Portland rank for designer pay?
10 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.