How much does a fashion designer make in Seattle?
$85,220a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.97 an hour or $7,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.97
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 25
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,080Median: $85,220Highest 10%: $138,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,080 | $26.48 | |
| 25th | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| Median | $85,220 | $40.97 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 90th | $138,500 | $66.60 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.97 ($85,220 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $85,220 against $80,960 nationally, 5% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $82,030, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for fashion designer pay?
8 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,500 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.