Fashion Designers Salary by State
The national median pay for fashion designers is $80,960 a year. By state, it ranges from $40,040 in Texas to $103,520 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,490
- 25th percentile
- $51,940
- Median
- $80,960
- 75th percentile
- $106,470
- Top 10%
- $146,870
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 21,450 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $103,520 | +28% | $57,710 | $174,250 | 540 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $101,610 | +26% | $65,790 | $132,470 | 160 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $100,160 | +24% | $64,430 | $131,920 | 40 |
| 4 | New York | $98,640 | +22% | $62,610 | $177,430 | 5,760 |
| 5 | Colorado | $94,140 | +16% | $59,180 | $132,990 | 360 |
| 6 | Virginia | $94,120 | +16% | $50,410 | $118,490 | 100 |
| 7 | Ohio | $82,050 | +1% | $43,820 | $93,070 | 90 |
| 8 | Washington | $82,030 | +1% | $55,080 | $136,830 | Not published |
| 9 | Connecticut | $81,510 | +1% | $45,040 | $194,570 | 50 |
| 10 | Vermont | $79,610 | −2% | $50,940 | $99,810 | 60 |
| 11 | Georgia | $78,340 | −3% | $48,860 | $152,970 | 120 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $74,990 | −7% | $32,280 | $195,590 | 460 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $63,840 | −21% | $48,520 | $133,820 | 320 |
| 14 | Michigan | $63,430 | −22% | $31,800 | $102,330 | 40 |
| 15 | Kansas | $59,150 | −27% | $48,860 | $104,620 | 40 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $57,030 | −30% | $37,950 | $75,770 | 120 |
| 17 | Maine | $49,530 | −39% | $31,770 | $124,210 | 30 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $47,990 | −41% | $43,100 | $74,990 | Not published |
| 19 | Arizona | $45,720 | −44% | $38,830 | $61,650 | Not published |
| 20 | Florida | $43,020 | −47% | $27,710 | $82,330 | 1,100 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $42,110 | −48% | $42,110 | $56,080 | 420 |
| 22 | Indiana | $40,740 | −50% | $39,190 | $85,580 | 120 |
| 23 | Texas | $40,040 | −51% | $28,170 | $98,620 | 1,850 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Fashion Designers salary questions
Which state pays fashion designers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $103,520 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $80,960). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays fashion designers the least?
Texas, with a median of $40,040 a year (−51% vs. national).
Where do most fashion designers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 5,760, with a median of $98,640.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.