Fashion Designers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $80,960 · Median hourly: $38.92 · Employment: 21,450
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,490 | $18.99 |
| 25th | $51,940 | $24.97 |
| Median | $80,960 | $38.92 |
| 75th | $106,470 | $51.19 |
| 90th | $146,870 | $70.61 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-1022
- Total U.S. employment: 21,450
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $91,230 sits 12.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Fashion Designers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,720 | $21.98 | -43.5% | 0 |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | 190 |
| California | — | — | — | 6,470 |
| Colorado | $94,140 | $45.26 | +16.3% | 360 |
| Connecticut | $81,510 | $39.19 | +0.7% | 50 |
| Florida | $43,020 | $20.68 | -46.9% | 1,100 |
| Georgia | $78,340 | $37.66 | -3.2% | 120 |
| Hawaii | $47,990 | $23.07 | -40.7% | 0 |
| Indiana | $40,740 | $19.59 | -49.7% | 120 |
| Kansas | $59,150 | $28.44 | -26.9% | 40 |
| Kentucky | — | — | — | 120 |
| Maine | $49,530 | $23.81 | -38.8% | 30 |
| Maryland | — | — | — | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $103,520 | $49.77 | +27.9% | 540 |
| Michigan | $63,430 | $30.50 | -21.7% | 40 |
| Minnesota | $42,110 | $20.25 | -48.0% | 420 |
| Missouri | — | — | — | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $100,160 | $48.16 | +23.7% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $101,610 | $48.85 | +25.5% | 160 |
| New York | $98,640 | $47.42 | +21.8% | 5,760 |
| North Carolina | $74,990 | $36.05 | -7.4% | 460 |
| Ohio | $82,050 | $39.45 | +1.3% | 90 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 860 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,840 | $30.69 | -21.1% | 320 |
| Texas | $40,040 | $19.25 | -50.5% | 1,850 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 430 |
| Vermont | $79,610 | $38.27 | -1.7% | 60 |
| Virginia | $94,120 | $45.25 | +16.3% | 100 |
| Washington | $82,030 | $39.44 | +1.3% | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $57,030 | $27.42 | -29.6% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for fashion designers?
The median annual wage for fashion designers is $80,960 ($38.92 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays fashion designers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many fashion designers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 21,450 fashion designers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do fashion designers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.92. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.