Fashion Designers Salary in North Carolina
Fashion Designers in North Carolina earn a median of $74,990 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($80,960)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,280; the top 10% earn over $195,590. Nationally the range is $39,490 to $146,870.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Art Directors$90,000 median in North Carolina
- Graphic Designers$58,450 median in North Carolina
- Interior Designers$61,400 median in North Carolina
- Set and Exhibit Designers$49,410 median in North Carolina
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88,350 median in North Carolina
- Film and Video Editors$60,020 median in North Carolina
Fashion Designers pay in North Carolina
How much do fashion designers make in North Carolina?
The median is $74,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,280 and the top 10% earn over $195,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for fashion designers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 23 (−7% vs. the national median of $80,960). Living costs are not included.