Residential Designer Salary in Portland, Oregon

How much does a Residential Designer make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Residential Designer in Portland, OR is $73,754. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,859 to a high of $98,132, with most professionals earning between $61,246 and $86,514.

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What does a Residential Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Residential Designer

Demonstrate an understanding of the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts.

August 21, 2022

Create, modify, suggest exterior elevation details and rooflines from floor plans created by the lead designer based on the vision or style of the specific home.

October 02, 2022

Draft and prepare construction documents from conceptual designs to final products in AutoCAD.

November 06, 2022

Provide creative and compelling solutions with clients to design and fit their specific needs and budget.

January 13, 2023

Produce working drawings/floor plans for remodeling projects according to code, include creative options and making revisions as the design develops using a CAD system.

February 14, 2023

Prepares complete and detailed drawings for comprehensive renovation and new construction projects involving coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems using advanced computer-aided drafting techniques.

March 19, 2023

Develop whole-house design concepts and select finishes, from flooring, cabinetry, ceiling treatments and paneling to plumbing, countertops, tile, decorative lighting, and colors etc.

March 24, 2023

Manage projects from conception to move-in while efficiently coordinating with the building team, trade partners, and vendors.

April 27, 2023

Assist in preparing design plan, elevations and details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, furniture layouts, finish plans, color plans and schedules.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Residential Designer in Portland, OR

Average Base Salary

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61246

86514

73754

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62881

88425

75449

What is the average salary for Residential Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Residential Designer in Portland, OR. The base salary for Residential Designer ranges from $61,246 to $86,514 with the average base salary of $73,754. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,881 to $88,425 with the average total cash compensation of $75,449.

View Average Salary for Residential Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,754	$61,246 - $86,514
Bonus	$1,695	$1,635 - $1,911
Total Pay	$75,449	$62,881 - $88,425

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Residential Designer Salary Near Portland, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,170 - $86,407	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,170 - $86,407	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,246 - $86,514	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,089 - $86,291	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,246 - $86,514	COMPARE TO Portland, OR 0%
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,013 - $86,184	COMPARE TO Portland, OR

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About Portland, Oregon

Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...

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