SOC 27-1022 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Fashion Designers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$80,960
- 10th percentile
- $39,490
- 25th percentile
- $51,940
- Median
- $80,960
- 75th percentile
- $106,470
- 90th percentile
- $146,870
- Mean
- $91,230
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 21,450.
That median is 58.8% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 70 | $43,660 | $108,220 | $169,460 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 480 | $69,790 | $106,630 | $178,250 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 450 | $61,180 | $102,370 | $129,440 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 5,540 | $62,880 | $99,560 | $178,030 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 250 | $59,180 | $99,420 | $123,130 |
| Boulder, CO | 60 | $46,480 | $98,680 | $175,410 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 180 | $42,250 | $96,760 | $149,350 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Not available | $55,080 | $85,220 | $138,520 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 110 | $35,970 | $82,130 | $207,760 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 30 | $52,490 | $82,040 | $99,810 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 320 | $49,340 | $82,010 | $130,670 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 170 | $54,970 | $78,890 | $133,820 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 80 | $40,220 | $78,280 | $125,070 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 590 | $39,450 | $63,210 | $132,850 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 80 | $43,620 | $62,400 | $145,120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 160 | $37,460 | $61,810 | $101,530 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 90 | $44,740 | $61,360 | $139,880 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 150 | $29,890 | $60,010 | $100,780 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 50 | $34,450 | $59,150 | $124,590 |
| Madison, WI | 70 | $40,190 | $57,030 | $103,180 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 5,540 | $62,880 | $99,560 | $178,030 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 5,050 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 590 | $39,450 | $63,210 | $132,850 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 480 | $69,790 | $106,630 | $178,250 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 450 | $61,180 | $102,370 | $129,440 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 320 | $49,340 | $82,010 | $130,670 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 250 | $59,180 | $99,420 | $123,130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 180 | $42,250 | $96,760 | $149,350 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 170 | $54,970 | $78,890 | $133,820 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 170 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 160 | $37,460 | $61,810 | $101,530 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 150 | $29,890 | $60,010 | $100,780 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 110 | $35,970 | $82,130 | $207,760 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 90 | $44,740 | $61,360 | $139,880 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 80 | $40,850 | $46,150 | $61,840 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 80 | $40,220 | $78,280 | $125,070 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 80 | $43,620 | $62,400 | $145,120 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 70 | $32,280 | $52,840 | $120,830 |
| Madison, WI | 70 | $40,190 | $57,030 | $103,180 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 540 | $57,710 | $103,520 | $174,250 |
| New Jersey | 160 | $65,790 | $101,610 | $132,470 |
| New Hampshire | 40 | $64,430 | $100,160 | $131,920 |
| New York | 5,760 | $62,610 | $98,640 | $177,430 |
| Colorado | 360 | $59,180 | $94,140 | $132,990 |
| Virginia | 100 | $50,410 | $94,120 | $118,490 |
| Ohio | 90 | $43,820 | $82,050 | $93,070 |
| Washington | Not available | $55,080 | $82,030 | $136,830 |
| Connecticut | 50 | $45,040 | $81,510 | $194,570 |
| Vermont | 60 | $50,940 | $79,610 | $99,810 |
| Georgia | 120 | $48,860 | $78,340 | $152,970 |
| North Carolina | 460 | $32,280 | $74,990 | $195,590 |
| Pennsylvania | 320 | $48,520 | $63,840 | $133,820 |
| Michigan | 40 | $31,800 | $63,430 | $102,330 |
| Kansas | 40 | $48,860 | $59,150 | $104,620 |
| Wisconsin | 120 | $37,950 | $57,030 | $75,770 |
| Maine | 30 | $31,770 | $49,530 | $124,210 |
| Hawaii | Not available | $43,100 | $47,990 | $74,990 |
| Arizona | Not available | $38,830 | $45,720 | $61,650 |
| Florida | 1,100 | $27,710 | $43,020 | $82,330 |
| Minnesota | 420 | $42,110 | $42,110 | $56,080 |
| Indiana | 120 | $39,190 | $40,740 | $85,580 |
| Texas | 1,850 | $28,170 | $40,040 | $98,620 |
| Arkansas | 190 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| California | 6,470 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Kentucky | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Maryland | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Missouri | 200 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oregon | 860 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Utah | 430 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Fashion Designers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Fashion Designers is $80,960. Employment is 21,450.
How does Fashion Designers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Fashion Designers is 58.8% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Fashion Designers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is highest on this page's list at $108,220.