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SOC 27-1022·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & MediaOpportunity job
Fashion Designers
Median wage
$99,040
10-yr outlook
+0.5%by 2032
Openings / year
764
Workers in NY
6,600
How pay grows with experience
Fashion Designers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $63,142 |
| Median (typical) | $99,040 |
| Experienced | $132,024 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Fashion Designers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $99,246 |
| New York City | $99,246 |
| Hudson Valley | $93,966 |
| Capital Region | $82,939 |
| Finger Lakes | $76,286 |
| Mohawk Valley | $68,738 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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