Fashion Designer Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Fashion Designers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$43,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-47% vs US median
US median $80,960
State Rank
#20 of 23
1,100 employed here

How much does a Fashion Designer make in Florida?

A Fashion Designer working in Florida earns a median salary of $43,020 per year, or about $20.68 per hour. That is 47% below the national median of $80,960 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $27,710 while the top 10% make $82,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,130 and $64,190 a year.

Fashion Designer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,710$13.32
25th percentile (early career)$41,130$19.77
50th percentile (median)$43,020$20.68
75th percentile (experienced)$64,190$30.86
90th percentile (top earners)$82,330$39.58

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 20th out of 23 states and territories for Fashion Designer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$103,520
2New Jersey$101,610
3New Hampshire$100,160
4New York$98,640
5Colorado$94,140

Working as a Fashion Designer in Florida

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 Florida pay ($43,020) 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 Florida?
The median Fashion Designer salary in Florida is $43,020 per year, or about $20.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,710 at the entry level to $82,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Fashion Designers about 47% less than the national median of $80,960. Florida ranks 20th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Fashion Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,020 a year. About 1,100 Fashion Designers are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.