Interior Designers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,020 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $40,570
90th percentile $94,420
Employed locally 120
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,570
    25th
    $54,260
    50th (median)
    $62,020
    75th
    $74,920
    90th
    $94,420

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Interior Designers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interior Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Reading, PA $85,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,800

    Nearby metros — Interior Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,780
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $79,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,170
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,890
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,070

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,930
    Coaches and Scouts $50,640
    Graphic Designers $59,550
    Floral Designers $36,330
    Producers and Directors $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Portland, ME is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Portland, ME is 2.3% below the national median of $63,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interior Designers in Portland?

    Entry-level Interior Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,570 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,260.