SOC 271022

Fashion Designers

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

National Median

$80,690

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$80,690

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,970

Experienced (90th pct)

$169,620

Total Employed

20,910

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,970 - $53,730
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$53,730 - $107,990
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$107,990 - $169,620

Highest Paying Locations for Fashion Designers

Tennessee

$142,500

+76.6% vs national

Oregon

$125,310

+55.3% vs national

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

$100,230

+24.2% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$100,170

+24.1% vs national

Massachusetts

$99,340

+23.1% vs national

Fashion Designers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 49 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Tennessee	$142,500	40
Oregon	$125,310	1,140
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$100,230	90
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$100,170	570
Massachusetts	$99,340	610
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$96,620	6,350
New York	$96,420	6,600
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$95,730	50
New Hampshire	$88,230	50
Virginia	$85,870	90
Colorado	$85,680	180
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$85,680	120
New Jersey	$84,020	200
St. Louis, MO-IL	$81,770	190
Missouri	$81,700	260
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$79,750	40
Pennsylvania	$78,950	380
Pittsburgh, PA	$78,950	80
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$78,560	510
Washington	$77,990	590
Connecticut	$77,020	50
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$77,020	30
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$76,100	140
Rochester, NY	$75,120	80
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$75,000	200
North Carolina	$74,830	330
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$73,630	50
Georgia	$73,070	70
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$61,510	160
Kansas City, MO-KS	$61,470	60
Columbus, OH	$59,990	80
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$59,750	290
Ohio	$58,790	210
Utah	$58,490	330
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$58,490	140
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$58,000	60
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$57,980	80
Ogden, UT	$56,630	60
Kansas	$54,400	50
Indiana	$52,430	50
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$49,390	30
Kentucky	$48,000	70
Cleveland, OH	$44,780	30
Florida	$43,920	840
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$43,760	130
Arizona	$43,200	110
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$43,200	N/A
Minnesota	$40,040	470
Wisconsin	$37,790	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Fashion Designers?

The national median annual salary for Fashion Designers is $80,690, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Fashion Designerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Fashion Designerss is Tennessee, with a median salary of $142,500.

How much can an experienced Fashion Designers make?

Top-earning Fashion Designerss (90th percentile) make $169,620 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.