Fashion Designers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $79,750 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.34
10th percentile $52,610
90th percentile $121,410
Employed locally 40
National median $80,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,610
    25th
    $68,780
    50th (median)
    $79,750
    75th
    $88,540
    90th
    $121,410

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fashion Designers salary vs area income 92% Median Fashion Designers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fashion Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tennessee $142,500
    Oregon $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,230
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $100,170
    Massachusetts $99,340

    Nearby metros — Fashion Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,100
    Logan, UT-ID $44,680

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,850
    Public Relations Specialists$76,940
    Graphic Designers$59,470
    Producers and Directors$78,330
    Coaches and Scouts$38,910
    Interior Designers$65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fashion Designers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Fashion Designers in Atlanta, GA is $38.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.37 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Fashion Designers salaries?

    The median Fashion Designers salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.2% below the national median of $80,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fashion Designers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fashion Designers (10th percentile) earn around $52,610 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,780.