Fashion Designers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • California
Fashion Designers in California earn a median salary of $95,343 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.2% vs the national median of $80,690. An estimated 1,040 fashion designers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $82,010 to $102,370 depending on location.
$95,343
Avg median salary in California
$102,370
Highest paying metro
$82,010
Lowest paying metro
1,040
Employed in California
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inFashion Designers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $102,370 | $80,110 | $125,810 | 450 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,230 | $68,170 | $131,960 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,760 | $73,480 | $121,940 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,010 | $72,190 | $105,210 | 320 |