How much does a fashion designer make in San Francisco?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $49.22 an hour or $8,531 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.22
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,180Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| 25th | $80,110 | $38.51 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.22 | |
| 75th | $125,800 | $60.49 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.23 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Santa Maria, CA | $108,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,010 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $165,200 |
| Musician and Singer | $157,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $136,800 |
| Technical Writer | $135,500 |
| Producer and Director | $130,600 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,300 |
| Fine Artist | $126,500 |
| Music Director and Composer | $113,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $110,800 |
| Film and Video Editor | $109,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $49.22 ($102,400 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $80,960 nationally, 26% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for fashion designer pay?
3 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,400 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.