Fashion Designers Salary in New York

Ranked #2 of 23 · NY

22.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $111,740 ≈ $54/hr
Median annual salary $98,640
Employment 5,760

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $62,610P25 $76,370 Median $98,640P75 $131,370P90 $177,430

About 80% of fashion designerss in New York earn between $62,610 and $177,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New York
$111,740
U.S. average
$91,230

The mean fashion designers salary in New York is $111,740, about 22.5% above the U.S. average ($91,230). That works out to roughly $54/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New York

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,560 $113,040 5,540

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do fashion designers make in New York?

The median fashion designers salary in New York is $98,640 per year (mean $111,740), and about 80% earn between $62,610 and $177,430.

How much do fashion designers make per hour in New York?

Roughly $54 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $111,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New York a high-paying state for fashion designers?

New York ranks #2 of 23 states for fashion designers pay. Its mean salary of $111,740 is about 22.5% above the U.S. average of $91,230.

Which metro areas in New York pay fashion designers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New York for fashion designers are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($99,560), by median annual wage.

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