How much does a fashion designer make in New York?
$98,640a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in New York. That is $47.42 an hour or $8,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.42
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,610Median: $98,640Highest 10%: $177,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 25th | $76,370 | $36.72 | |
| Median | $98,640 | $47.42 | |
| 75th | $131,400 | $63.16 | |
| 90th | $177,400 | $85.30 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $99,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fashion designers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $103,500 |
| 2. New Jersey | $101,600 |
| 3. New Hampshire | $100,200 |
| 4. New York | $98,640 |
| 5. Colorado | $94,140 |
| 6. Virginia | $94,120 |
| 7. Ohio | $82,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.42 ($98,640 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $98,640 against $80,960 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New York rank for fashion designer pay?
New York ranks 4 of 23 states.
Which city in New York pays fashion designers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $99,560 a year.
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.