Web Designer Salary in Oregon, United States
The median web designer salary is $57,000 a year. The figure is the median salary.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$42,000 to $51,000
Average (per year)
$46,500
Recent graduates and junior designers start at tech employers or creative agencies, using common design tools and workflows.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$51,000 to $63,000
Average (per year)
$57,000
Designers at this level handle client projects independently.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$63,000 to $76,000
Average (per year)
$69,500
Senior web designers lead complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence design standards.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$78,000+
Principal designers collaborate with executives and set the visual direction for major digital products.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$21 - $29
per hour
Mid-level
$30 - $42
per hour
Senior
$43 - $55
per hour
Nationally, web designers earn around $65,000, so Oregon's median sits slightly below the average. Housing costs vary across Oregon towns.