SOC 27-1022 · May 2025 · United States
Fashion Designers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Fashion Designers across the United States is $80,960 per year, measured over 21,450 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $103,520.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Fashion Designers
Pay for this occupation varies by 158.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $103,520 and Texas pays $40,040.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $103,520 | 540 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $101,610 | 160 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $100,160 | 40 | |
| 4 | New York | $98,640 | 5,760 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $94,140 | 360 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $94,120 | 100 | |
| 7 | Ohio | $82,050 | 90 | |
| 8 | Washington | $82,030 | — | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $81,510 | 50 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $79,610 | 60 |
States with the most Fashion Designers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 5,760 | $98,640 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,850 | $40,040 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,100 | $43,020 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 540 | $103,520 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 460 | $74,990 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 420 | $42,110 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 360 | $94,140 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 320 | $63,840 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 160 | $101,610 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 120 | $78,340 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria | $108,220 | 70 |
| 2 | Boston | $106,630 | 480 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $102,370 | 450 |
| 4 | New York | $99,560 | 5,540 |
| 5 | Denver | $99,420 | 250 |
| 6 | Boulder | $98,680 | 60 |
| 7 | Riverside | $96,760 | 180 |
| 8 | Seattle | $85,220 | — |
| 9 | Charlotte | $82,130 | 110 |
| 10 | Burlington | $82,040 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.