As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Interaction Designer in Oakland, CA is $124,430, equivalent to $60 per hour, $2,393 weekly, or $10,369 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Interaction Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Interaction Designer in Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $105,962 to $150,983. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($114,763) and 75th percentile ($138,329), while top earners (90th percentile) make $150,983 per year. This $23,566 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oakland Interaction Designer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 statewide for Interaction Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Interaction Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $105,962 Oakland, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $114,763 Oakland, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $124,430 Oakland, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $138,329 Oakland, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $150,983 Oakland, CA October 01, 2026
25% $114,763 10% $105,962 90% $150,983 75% $138,329 $124,430 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Oakland, California    Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

Oakland, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

Interaction Designer Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose

Skills associated with Interaction Designer: Design, InterAction®, User

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