Fashion Designers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for fashion designers is $38.92 an hour ($80,960 a year). About 21,450 people work in this job there.
Pay range for fashion designers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.99 | $39,490 |
| 25% of workers | $24.97 | $51,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.92 | $80,960 |
| 75% of workers | $51.19 | $106,470 |
| 90% of workers | $70.61 | $146,870 |
Best-paying states for fashion designers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $103,520 | 540 |
| New Jersey | $101,610 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $100,160 | 40 |
| New York | $98,640 | 5,760 |
| Colorado | $94,140 | 360 |
| Virginia | $94,120 | 100 |
| Ohio | $82,050 | 90 |
| Washington | $82,030 | 0 |
| Connecticut | $81,510 | 50 |
| Vermont | $79,610 | 60 |
Pay by state
- Florida · $43,020
- Massachusetts · $103,520
- New York · $98,640
- Texas · $40,040
Education, experience and outlook for fashion designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $62,960 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,390 |
| Interior Designers | $67,190 |
| Art Directors | $114,850 |
| Floral Designers | $37,360 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $83,910 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $102,030 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 |
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