How much does a fashion designer make in San Diego?
$82,010a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $39.43 an hour or $6,834 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.43
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,340Median: $82,010Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $72,190 | $34.71 | |
| Median | $82,010 | $39.43 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.58 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.82 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Santa Maria, CA | $108,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,760 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $126,100 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $123,200 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $118,800 |
| Musician and Singer | $106,400 |
| Technical Writer | $101,800 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $99,650 |
| Producer and Director | $99,520 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,180 |
| Film and Video Editor | $83,480 |
| Writer and Author | $82,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $39.43 ($82,010 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $82,010 against $80,960 nationally, 1% more.
Where does San Diego rank for fashion designer pay?
11 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.