Fashion Designer Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$40,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-51% vs US median
US median $80,960
State Rank
#23 of 23
1,850 employed here

How much does a Fashion Designer make in Texas?

A Fashion Designer working in Texas earns a median salary of $40,040 per year, or about $19.25 per hour. That is 51% below the national median of $80,960 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $28,170 while the top 10% make $98,620 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,490 and $63,210 a year.

Fashion Designer salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,170$13.54
25th percentile (early career)$39,490$18.99
50th percentile (median)$40,040$19.25
75th percentile (experienced)$63,210$30.39
90th percentile (top earners)$98,620$47.41

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 23rd 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($40,040) 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 Texas?
The median Fashion Designer salary in Texas is $40,040 per year, or about $19.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,170 at the entry level to $98,620 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Fashion Designers about 51% less than the national median of $80,960. Texas ranks 23rd out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Fashion Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $40,040 a year. About 1,850 Fashion Designers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.