How much does a fashion designer make in Charlotte?
$82,130a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $39.49 an hour or $6,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.49
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $82,130Highest 10%: $207,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| Median | $82,130 | $39.49 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 90th | $207,800 | $99.88 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Greensboro, NC | $52,840 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $131,800 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,340 |
| Art Director | $90,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,770 |
| Technical Writer | $82,610 |
| Editor | $77,730 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,190 |
| Producer and Director | $74,850 |
| Interior Designer | $64,370 |
| Camera Operator | $63,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $39.49 ($82,130 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $82,130 against $80,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $74,990, so Charlotte pays 10% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for fashion designer pay?
9 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,800 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.