Fashion Designers salary
- 10th pct
- $39,490
- Middle 50%
- $51,940–$106,470
- 90th pct
- $146,870
The BLS estimates 21,450 Fashion Designers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $80,960 ($38.92 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 27-1022). Across 6 metros with published figures, medians range from $63,210 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX to $106,630 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE21,450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Fashion Designers earn the most
6 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,630 | 480 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,370 | 450 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,560 | 5,540 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $99,420 | 250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,010 | 320 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,210 | 590 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,560 | 5,540 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,210 | 590 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,630 | 480 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,370 | 450 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,010 | 320 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $99,420 | 250 |
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Questions
What is the median Fashion Designers salary in the U.S.?
$80,960 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $51,940–$106,470.
How much do Fashion Designers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $38.92 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $24.97–$51.19 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $70.61. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Fashion Designers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($106,630), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($102,370), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($99,560). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.