How much does a fashion designer make in North Carolina?
$74,990a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in North Carolina. That is $36.05 an hour or $6,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.05
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,280Median: $74,990Highest 10%: $195,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,280 | $15.52 | |
| 25th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| Median | $74,990 | $36.05 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.91 | |
| 90th | $195,600 | $94.03 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $82,130 |
| Greensboro, NC | $52,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fashion designers.
| 9. Connecticut | $81,510 |
| 10. Vermont | $79,610 |
| 11. Georgia | $78,340 |
| 12. North Carolina | $74,990 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $63,840 |
| 14. Michigan | $63,430 |
| 15. Kansas | $59,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $36.05 ($74,990 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $74,990 against $80,960 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for fashion designer pay?
North Carolina ranks 12 of 23 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays fashion designers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $82,130 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.