Fashion Designers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $63,210 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.39
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $132,850
Employed locally 590
National median $80,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $39,490
    50th (median)
    $63,210
    75th
    $86,390
    90th
    $132,850

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Fashion Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Fashion Designers salary is 27% 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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,370
    Public Relations Specialists $63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Coaches and Scouts $36,340
    Producers and Directors $72,770
    Interior Designers $74,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fashion Designers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Fashion Designers in Dallas, TX is $30.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.87 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Fashion Designers salaries?

    The median Fashion Designers salary in Dallas, TX is 21.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Fashion Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,490.