How much does an interior designer make in Portland?
$73,700a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.43 an hour or $6,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.43
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,990Median: $73,700Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $60,160 | $28.92 | |
| Median | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| 75th | $90,910 | $43.71 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.47 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| Salem, OR | $64,750 |
| Bend, OR | $64,260 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,730 |
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 an interior designer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.43 ($73,700 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $73,700 against $67,190 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,350, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for interior designer pay?
29 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,100 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.