Highest-paying cities for fashion designers
Santa Maria, CA leads at $108,220 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | $108,220 | $88,400–$138,460 |
| Boston, MA | $106,630 | $85,200–$138,880 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,370 | $80,110–$125,810 |
| New York, NY | $99,560 | $77,280–$131,960 |
| Denver, CO | $99,420 | $76,780–$105,220 |
| Boulder, CO | $98,680 | $77,070–$132,990 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,760 | $73,480–$121,940 |
| Charlotte, NC | $82,130 | $55,970–$105,910 |
| Burlington, VT | $82,040 | $66,730–$82,040 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,010 | $72,190–$105,210 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,890 | $63,840–$103,600 |
| Tampa, FL | $78,280 | $61,250–$98,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,210 | $39,490–$86,390 |
| Washington, DC | $62,400 | $44,260–$107,060 |
| Orlando, FL | $61,810 | $49,450–$87,160 |
| Providence, RI | $61,360 | $49,440–$95,520 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $60,010 | $35,080–$81,990 |
| Kansas City, MO | $59,150 | $50,670–$85,860 |
| Madison, WI | $57,030 | $50,890–$75,770 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $53,950 | $53,010–$84,710 |
| Greensboro, NC | $52,840 | $33,960–$76,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,150 | $45,860–$54,470 |
| Logan, UT | $44,680 | $28,280–$55,670 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.