How much does a fashion designer make in Boston?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $51.26 an hour or $8,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.26
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,790Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $178,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,790 | $33.55 | |
| 25th | $85,200 | $40.96 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.26 | |
| 75th | $138,900 | $66.77 | |
| 90th | $178,300 | $85.70 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Providence, RI | $61,360 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
| Interior Designer | $81,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $51.26 ($106,600 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $106,600 against $80,960 nationally, 32% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $103,500, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for fashion designer pay?
2 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.