How much does a fashion designer make in Denver?
$99,420a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $47.80 an hour or $8,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.80
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,180Median: $99,420Highest 10%: $123,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 25th | $76,780 | $36.91 | |
| Median | $99,420 | $47.80 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.59 | |
| 90th | $123,100 | $59.20 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Boulder, CO | $98,680 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
| Editor | $78,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $47.80 ($99,420 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $99,420 against $80,960 nationally, 23% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $94,140, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for fashion designer pay?
5 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,100 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.