Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $76,430 | $36.75 | ||
| California | 5,250 | $92,360 | $44.41 | |
| Colorado | 150 | $76,470 | $36.76 | |
| Florida | 460 | $64,130 | $30.83 | |
| Georgia | 240 | $80,970 | $38.93 | |
| Illinois | 80 | $67,060 | $32.24 | |
| Indiana | 40 | $77,590 | $37.31 | |
| Kansas | 80 | $55,790 | $26.82 | |
| Maine | 40 | $81,940 | $39.39 | |
| Massachusetts | 170 | $86,670 | $41.67 | |
| Michigan | 50 | $68,720 | $33.04 | |
| Minnesota | $43,680 | $21.00 | ||
| New Hampshire | 130 | $91,440 | $43.96 | |
| New Jersey | 330 | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| New York | 7,650 | $92,180 | $44.32 | |
| North Carolina | 290 | $71,420 | $34.34 | |
| Ohio | 90 | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| Oregon | 600 | $87,890 | $42.25 | |
| Pennsylvania | 160 | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $62,390 | $29.99 | |
| South Carolina | 80 | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| Texas | 310 | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| Utah | 90 | $86,550 | $41.61 | |
| Virginia | 120 | $54,320 | $26.11 | |
| Washington | 410 | $92,400 | $44.42 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the design, development, and production of textile products and related processes and systems. Includes instruction in functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems.
A program that focuses on the properties and processing of fibers, yarns, whole fabrics, dyes, and finishes, both natural and synthetic. Includes instruction in the chemical and physical properties of textile materials; end-use analysis; interior furnishing applications; and industrial applications.
A program that prepares individuals to assist in apparel and fashion selection, style coordination, customer sales and consulting, fabric selection, clothing specifications, and contract buying activities. Includes instruction in supplying regular clothing needs or acting as a consultant for special events such as weddings.
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.
A program that prepares individuals to design and select costumes for characters in theatre and the performing arts and to serve as part of a production team. Includes instruction in costume design, script analysis, theory and criticism, period styles, history of costume, stage makeup, rendering, and costume construction.
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$83,650 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as fashion designers.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 7%
- College dropout 12%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 55%
- Master’s degree 8%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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