How much does a fashion designer make in New York?
$99,560a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $47.87 an hour or $8,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.87
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 5,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,880Median: $99,560Highest 10%: $178,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| 25th | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| Median | $99,560 | $47.87 | |
| 75th | $132,000 | $63.44 | |
| 90th | $178,000 | $85.59 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $47.87 ($99,560 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $99,560 against $80,960 nationally, 23% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,640, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for fashion designer pay?
4 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,000 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.