Fashion Designers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for fashion designers is $47.86 an hour ($99,560 a year). About 5,540 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($80,960). It is about the same as the New York median ($98,640).
Pay range for fashion designers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.23 | $62,880 |
| 25% of workers | $37.15 | $77,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.86 | $99,560 |
| 75% of workers | $63.44 | $131,960 |
| 90% of workers | $85.59 | $178,030 |
Fashion Designers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $99,560 | 5,540 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $79,280 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $45,980 |
| Interior Designers | $76,580 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $61,360 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $94,890 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $63,050 |
| Art Directors | $142,990 |
| Floral Designers | $45,760 |
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