Fashion designers Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
The median salary for Fashion designers in the United States is $80,960 per year — about $39 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of all workers in this occupation earn between $51,940 and $106,470 a year.
Salary range
Top US metros for Fashion designers
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $98,680 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,630 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $108,220 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $99,420 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $96,760 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,370 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,130 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $82,040 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fashion designers make in the US?
The median salary is $80,960 per year (about $39 per hour), according to BLS data. The middle 50% of workers earn between $51,940 and $106,470 a year.
How much do Fashion designers make per hour?
About $39 per hour, based on the median annual salary of $80,960 for full-time work (2,080 hours per year).
What education do you need to work as Fashion designers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do these salary figures include bonuses or overtime?
No. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics reflect base wages only — they exclude overtime pay, bonuses, and most benefits.
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