Service Designer Salary in Oregon, United States
The median service designer salary is $74,000 a year. There is competition for talent.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$54,000 to $66,000
Average (per year)
$59,000
Entry designers often join Oregon State University or local health tech firms, learning on the job and supporting senior teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$66,000 to $82,000
Average (per year)
$74,000
With several years of experience, mid-level designers handle project leadership and work with regional government or software companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$83,000 to $98,000
Average (per year)
$90,000
Senior designers manage complex service systems and often partner with hospital networks or university research groups.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$99,000+
Principal designers set direction for large-scale projects and bring advanced expertise to consulting or public sector innovation.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$29 - $40
per hour
Mid-level
$41 - $54
per hour
Senior
$55 - $67
per hour
Nationally, service designers average around $85,000, placing Oregon slightly below the countrywide mean. Living expenses outside Portland are lower than in many coastal metros.