The average salary for a fashion designer in the United States is $97,030, but the range typically falls between $58,440 and $107,260. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $46.65, with a range between $28.1 and $51.57.
There are approximately 19,940 people employed as a fashion designer in the United States. With New York, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of fashion designers.The state with the best pay for a fashion designer is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $104,210, while Texas has the lowest average annual salary of $53,500.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,090 | $17.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,440 | $28.1 |
| Median | $79,290 | $38.12 |
| 75th Percentile | $107,260 | $51.57 |
| 90th Percentile | $160,850 | $77.33 |
The salary of a fashion designer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a fashion designer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for fashion designers are Massachusetts, Arkansas, New Jersey, Colorado, New Hampshire while the worst states are Texas, Minnesota, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $39,510 | $52,510 | $57,370 |
| Arkansas | $53,870 | $94,490 | $126,340 |
| Colorado | $55,310 | $88,630 | $99,100 |
| Florida | $38,410 | $64,740 | $97,580 |
| Georgia | $52,050 | $81,850 | $117,220 |
| Illinois | $41,870 | $84,040 | $179,630 |
| Kansas | $43,590 | $58,600 | $80,580 |
| Kentucky | $36,480 | $49,620 | $50,940 |
| Maryland | $27,900 | $49,970 | $61,100 |
| Massachusetts | $63,800 | $104,210 | $159,690 |
| Michigan | $29,120 | $55,180 | $87,560 |
| Minnesota | $37,440 | $51,700 | $90,180 |
| Missouri | $40,650 | $84,420 | $176,900 |
| Nevada | $59,430 | $73,350 | $86,910 |
| New Hampshire | $51,400 | $96,450 | $134,560 |
| New Jersey | $50,290 | $96,290 | $167,220 |
| New York | $51,130 | $99,020 | $165,830 |
| North Carolina | $37,730 | $78,370 | $137,560 |
| Ohio | $30,270 | $69,160 | $106,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,330 | $82,820 | $107,940 |
| South Carolina | $29,330 | $47,620 | $66,690 |
| Texas | $30,870 | $53,500 | $89,070 |
| Utah | $42,390 | $80,050 | $123,640 |
| Virginia | $28,900 | $53,330 | $84,850 |
| Washington | $60,000 | $79,780 | $101,390 |
Even between cities, the salary of a fashion designer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for fashion designers is Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area, MA with an average salary of $104,330.The city with the lowest average salary for fashion designers is Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News area, VA with an average salary of $51,210.
Areas with highest average salaries for fashion designers
Areas with lowest average salaries for fashion designers
The number of fashion designers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of fashion designers has decreased by -1,110. On average, the number of fashion designers has been increasing by -1.3% each year. The salary of fashion designers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of fashion designers has increased by $9,820. On average, the salary of fashion designers has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
Fashion Designers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for fashion designers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
$101,430 per year
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