How much does a UX Designer make in Oregon?

BLS puts the average UX Designer pay in Oregon at $115,280 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Oregon, after federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $81,181 annually ($6,765/month).

What is the take-home pay for a UX Designer in Oregon?

On a $115,280 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $81,181/year or $6,765/month. Federal tax: $16,532. State tax: $8,749. FICA: $8,819.

Is $115,280 a good UX Designer salary?

$115,280 is the BLS average UX Designer pay in Oregon, about the same as the US average of $117,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Oregon earn between $77,110 and $140,370.

How do Oregon taxes affect UX Designer salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,280 is $8,749. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for UX Designers?

In Oregon, the top 10% earn over $180,580 and the bottom 10% under $65,260 (BLS, May 2025). 8% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: UI Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer, UX Researcher.

How can a UX Designer in Oregon reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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UX Designer Salary in Oregon (2026)

Average UX Designer pay in Oregon

$115,280/year

≈ $55/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $77,110–$140,370

US average: $117,490

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Web and Digital Interface Designers

After tax (single filer)

$81,181/year

$6,765/month · effective tax rate 29.58%

Federal $16,532
State $8,749
FICA $8,819
Take-home

Pay by role in Oregon

Director / VP Design$215,000–$385,000+ TC
Senior UX Designer (Athletic Apparel)$135,000–$215,000
Senior UX Designer (Semiconductor / B2B)$135,000–$210,000
Senior UX Designer (Healthcare)$130,000–$200,000
Senior UX Researcher$130,000–$210,000
Senior Product Designer (B2B / SaaS)$135,000–$215,000

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$81,181
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,765
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,122
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$39/hr
Federal Tax	$16,532
State Tax	$8,749
FICA Taxes	$8,819
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.58%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all UX Designers earn the same — not even close

Oregon's UX designer market is anchored by Nike Beaverton World HQ (~13K Beaverton employees with the country's largest in-house DTC athletic apparel UX organization across Nike.com + SNKRS + Nike Training Club + Nike Run Club + Jordan Brand digital), Adidas North America Portland (athletic apparel + e-comm UX), Intel Hillsboro (semiconductor B2B + consumer software UX), Columbia Sportswear Beaverton (outdoor apparel + Columbia.com UX), OHSU Portland (academic medical center patient + clinician UX), plus Lithia Motors digital + Standard Insurance + Daimler Trucks NA Freightliner connected vehicle UX.

Director / VP Design

$215,000–$385,000+ TC

Nike VP Design · Adidas VP Design · Intel Director · senior design leadership

Senior UX Designer (Athletic Apparel)

$135,000–$215,000

Nike.com · SNKRS · Nike Training Club · Adidas digital · Columbia · DTC e-comm + product UX

Senior UX Designer (Semiconductor / B2B)

$135,000–$210,000

Intel B2B + consumer software UX · OpenVINO + Intel oneAPI developer tooling · B2B specialty

Senior UX Designer (Healthcare)

$130,000–$200,000

OHSU · Providence · Legacy · Kaiser Permanente NW · patient + provider UX specialty

Senior UX Researcher

$130,000–$210,000

Nike research · Adidas research · Intel research · qualitative + quantitative methods specialty

Senior Product Designer (B2B / SaaS)

$135,000–$215,000

Intel + Siemens EDA + Tektronix + Microchip · enterprise + developer tool UX specialty

Senior Content / UX Writer

$100,000–$160,000

Nike content · Adidas content · Columbia content · microcopy + IA + content design specialty

Senior Accessibility Specialist

$125,000–$200,000

Nike a11y · Intel a11y · OHSU a11y · WCAG AA + ADA Title III compliance · accessibility specialty

Mid-Level UX Designer (3-6 yrs)

$92,000–$135,000

Functional UX designer at OR Fortune 500 · transitioning to senior band

Junior UX Designer (0-3 yrs)

$65,000–$92,000

Pacific NW College of Art + U of Oregon Allen + PSU + Pacific University design pipeline · entry portfolio

Worth knowing: Nike's digital design organization is the country's largest athletic apparel UX operation and a feature most national UX surveys understate for OR. Nike's digital design team (centered at Nike's Beaverton World HQ across multiple buildings including the LeBron James Building + Mia Hamm Building + Tinker Hatfield-named buildings) spans Nike.com (~$15B+ annual digital revenue making it one of the country's top-3 DTC e-commerce platforms by revenue) + SNKRS app (the country's most influential sneaker-release platform) + Nike Training Club + Nike Run Club + Jordan Brand digital + Converse digital. Senior Nike UX designers clear $135-215K TC. Adidas North America Portland (~1,500 Adidas Village employees in Portland's North Williams neighborhood) provides the second athletic apparel UX cluster — Portland is the country's only metro with two athletic apparel Fortune 500 HQs, creating substantial design talent density rivaling NYC + SF + LA. Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA, founded 1909 in Portland, merged with Willamette University in 2021 as Willamette PNCA) is among the country's most respected design schools for athletic + apparel + product design pipeline. Columbia Sportswear Beaverton anchors outdoor apparel UX. OR's 9.9% top bracket catches Senior + Director UX comp at $250K+ TC — Portland-metro residents face additional Multnomah PFA + Metro SHS pushing Portland-resident top to 13.9%+ at $250K+.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for UX Designers in Oregon and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Oregon 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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