Fashion Designers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $78,280 -3% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $125,070
Employed locally 80
National median $80,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $61,250
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $98,360
    90th
    $125,070

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Fashion Designers salary vs area income 110% Median Fashion Designers salary is 10% above 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,510
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $59,750
    Florida $43,920

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,600
    Graphic Designers$59,820
    Coaches and Scouts$47,040
    Interpreters and Translators$45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,230
    Interior Designers$62,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fashion Designers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Fashion Designers in Tampa, FL is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.13 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Fashion Designers salaries?

    The median Fashion Designers salary in Tampa, FL is 3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Fashion Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,250.