How much does an interior designer make in Portland?
$66,260a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.86 an hour or $5,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.86
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,630Median: $66,260Highest 10%: $99,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,630 | $25.30 | |
| 25th | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $66,260 | $31.86 | |
| 75th | $77,850 | $37.43 | |
| 90th | $99,820 | $47.99 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $78,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Broadcast Technician | $54,950 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| News Analyst | $50,390 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
| Photographer | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.86 ($66,260 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $66,260 against $67,190 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,830, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for interior designer pay?
55 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,820 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.