SOC 27-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fashion Designers — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Salt Lake City, UT is $60,010 a year, 25.9% under the national median of $80,960 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Salt Lake City, UT is $60,010 a year, 25.9% under the national median of $80,960 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,080 and $81,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,890 and the ninetieth at $100,780.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Logan leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,680. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 309th of 585 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,890 | −63.1% |
| 25th | $35,080 | −56.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,010 | −25.9% |
| 75th | $81,990 | +1.3% |
| 90th | $100,780 | +24.5% |
| Mean | $64,880 | −19.9% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan | $44,680 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $60,010 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$60,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,677US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,010 a year, 25.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,890 to $100,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Logan, at $44,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fashion Designers in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $60,010, or $28.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,960, so pay in Salt Lake City, UT is 25.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $100,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Logan, at $44,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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