Fashion Designers Salary (2025)
Based on 21,450 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $39,490 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,940 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $80,960 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $106,470 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $146,870 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$39K
25th
$52K
Median
$81K
75th
$106K
90th
$147K
Highest Paying States for Fashion Designers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $113,650 |
| New York | $111,740 |
| New Jersey | $103,480 |
| New Hampshire | $102,050 |
| Georgia | $95,070 |
| Connecticut | $94,620 |
| Colorado | $94,270 |
| Washington | $90,130 |
| North Carolina | $87,590 |
| Virginia | $87,480 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Fashion Designers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $113,650 per year, while Virginia has an average of $87,480 — a difference of $26,170. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Fashion Designers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 21,450 workers were employed as Fashion Designerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations. The annual mean wage of $91,230 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 27-1022