How much does a fashion designer make in Tampa?
$78,280a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $37.63 an hour or $6,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.63
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,220Median: $78,280Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| 25th | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| Median | $78,280 | $37.63 | |
| 75th | $98,360 | $47.29 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.13 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| Orlando, FL | $61,810 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $112,300 |
| Art Director | $90,360 |
| Technical Writer | $89,210 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,890 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $76,860 |
| Producer and Director | $74,810 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $74,140 |
| Editor | $73,330 |
| Writer and Author | $72,560 |
| News Analyst | $66,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $37.63 ($78,280 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Tampa than the national average?
No: $78,280 against $80,960 nationally, 3% less.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $43,020, so Tampa pays 82% more.
Where does Tampa rank for fashion designer pay?
13 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.