Arizona Median
$45,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-44% vs US median
US median $80,960
State Rank
#19 of 23
state estimate
How much does a Fashion Designer make in Arizona?
Fashion Designers in Arizona take home a median of $45,720 annually — roughly $21.98 an hour — which runs 44% below the national median of $80,960.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $38,830 while the top 10% make $61,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,110 and $57,500 a year.
Fashion Designer salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,830 | $18.67 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,110 | $20.73 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $45,720 | $21.98 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,500 | $27.64 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,650 | $29.64 |
|
How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 19th out of 23 states and territories for Fashion Designer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Fashion Designer salary in other states
Massachusetts $103,520New Jersey $101,610New Hampshire $100,160New York $98,640Colorado $94,140Virginia $94,120Ohio $82,050Washington $82,030Connecticut $81,510Vermont $79,610Georgia $78,340North Carolina $74,990Pennsylvania $63,840Michigan $63,430Kansas $59,150Wisconsin $57,030Maine $49,530Hawaii $47,990Florida $43,020Minnesota $42,110Indiana $40,740Texas $40,040
Working as a Fashion Designer in Arizona
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Fashion Designers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($45,720) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fashion Designer make in Arizona?
The median Fashion Designer salary in Arizona is $45,720 per year, or about $21.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,830 at the entry level to $61,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Fashion Designers about 44% less than the national median of $80,960. Arizona ranks 19th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Fashion Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,720 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.