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Fashion Designers Salary in New York

Fashion Designers in New York earn a median of $98,640 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$98,640
vs. U.S. median
+22% ($80,960)
Rank among states
4 of 23
Jobs in the state
5,760

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,610; the top 10% earn over $177,430. Nationally the range is $39,490 to $146,870.

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Fashion Designers pay in New York

How much do fashion designers make in New York?

The median is $98,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,610 and the top 10% earn over $177,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New York a good state for fashion designers?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 23 (+22% vs. the national median of $80,960). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses