Interior Designers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $73,980 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.57
10th percentile $48,560
90th percentile $123,360
Employed locally 770
National median $63,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,560
    25th
    $59,320
    50th (median)
    $73,980
    75th
    $90,510
    90th
    $123,360

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Interior Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Interior Designers salary is 22% 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
    California $77,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,120
    New York $73,630
    Colorado $72,740

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
    Coaches and Scouts $48,140
    Graphic Designers $68,710
    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interior Designers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Interior Designers in Portland, OR-WA is $35.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.47 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Interior Designers salaries?

    The median Interior Designers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 16.5% above 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 $48,560 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,320.