Product Designer Salary in Kootenai County
Tech startups operate near Coeur d'Alene. Product designer salaries in the area reflect local cost of living.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$54,000 to $64,000
Average (per year)
$59,000
Early-career positions in Kootenai County offer salaries above the local median.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$65,000 to $82,000
Average (per year)
$73,000
Mid-level designers work with outdoor recreation firms or regional manufacturers and earn higher wages with experience.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$82,000 to $98,000
Average (per year)
$90,000
Senior roles offer higher salaries and are found at firms headquartered in Spokane or at remote‑first companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$98,000+
Principal designers earn higher salaries in leadership positions at tech or health companies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$28 - $36
per hour
Mid-level
$37 - $48
per hour
Senior
$49 - $62
per hour