Fashion Designers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $43,200 -46.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $57,420
National median $80,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $43,180
    50th (median)
    $43,200
    75th
    $54,330
    90th
    $57,420

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Fashion Designers salary vs area income 51% Median Fashion Designers salary is 49% 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 Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,330
    Graphic Designers$52,450
    Coaches and Scouts$48,000
    Interpreters and Translators$48,200
    Interior Designers$63,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fashion Designers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Fashion Designers in Phoenix, AZ is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.61 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Fashion Designers salaries?

    The median Fashion Designers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 46.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Fashion Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,180.