How much does a fashion designer make in Boulder?
$98,680a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $47.44 an hour or $8,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.44
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,480Median: $98,680Highest 10%: $175,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| 25th | $77,070 | $37.05 | |
| Median | $98,680 | $47.44 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.94 | |
| 90th | $175,400 | $84.33 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Denver, CO | $99,420 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $134,100 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $108,000 |
| Art Director | $107,100 |
| Technical Writer | $105,800 |
| Writer and Author | $83,540 |
| Producer and Director | $81,500 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $81,180 |
| Editor | $81,090 |
| Interior Designer | $80,850 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $75,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $47.44 ($98,680 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $98,680 against $80,960 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $94,140, so Boulder pays 5% more.
Where does Boulder rank for fashion designer pay?
6 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,400 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.