How much does a fashion designer make in Washington?
$62,400a year
Median yearly pay for fashion designers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,620Median: $62,400Highest 10%: $145,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,620 | $20.97 | |
| 25th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| Median | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.47 | |
| 90th | $145,100 | $69.77 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for fashion designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.00 ($62,400 a year).
Do fashion designers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $62,400 against $80,960 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Washington rank for fashion designer pay?
15 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a fashion designer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,100 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.