Fashion Designers pay in New York
$111,740avg. a year
$53.72 an hour · 5,760 employed
Fashion Designers in New York earn an average of $111,740 a year. That is $20,510 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $91,230. In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ the average is $113,040.
$98,640Median pay
$53.72Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 23 states
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for fashion designers by metro area.
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Fashion Designers pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Average pay by state
May 2025 · New York highlighted · tap a state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,230 | $43.86 |
| New York | $111,740 | $53.72 |
| Massachusetts | $113,650 | $54.64 |
| New Jersey | $103,480 | $49.75 |
| Connecticut | $94,620 | $45.49 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,880 | $37.44 |
| Vermont | $75,210 | $36.16 |
Related jobs in New York
- Graphic Designers$82,410
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48,850
- Interior Designers$75,510
- Art Directors$159,200
- Floral Designers$45,940
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$101,190
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do fashion designers make in New York?
The average is $111,740 a year, and the median is $98,640. That is $20,510 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $91,230.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$53.72 an hour on average; the median is $47.42.
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #2 of 23 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-1022. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national fashion designers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.