The salary statistics and trend of fashion designers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare fashion designers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $159,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for fashion designers in the industry of specialized design services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) fashion designers is $159,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent fashion designers is $28,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fashion designers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,950 | 12.09% | -2.64% |
| 2016 | $53,580 | -0.88% | - |
| 2015 | $54,050 | -5.49% | - |
| 2014 | $57,020 | -12.21% | - |
| 2013 | $63,980 | 2.22% | - |
| 2012 | $62,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of fashion designers in four industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of fashion designers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | |