Fashion Designer Salary in Vermont (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Vermont Median
$79,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $80,960
State Rank
#10 of 23
60 employed here

How much does a Fashion Designer make in Vermont?

Fashion Designers in Vermont take home a median of $79,610 annually — roughly $38.27 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $80,960.

Within Vermont, entry-level pay starts around $50,940 while the top 10% make $99,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,660 and $82,040 a year.

Fashion Designer salary range in Vermont

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$50,940$24.49
25th percentile (early career)$58,660$28.20
50th percentile (median)$79,610$38.27
75th percentile (experienced)$82,040$39.44
90th percentile (top earners)$99,810$47.99

How Vermont compares

Vermont ranks 10th 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 Vermont

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 Vermont pay ($79,610) 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 Vermont?
The median Fashion Designer salary in Vermont is $79,610 per year, or about $38.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,940 at the entry level to $99,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Vermont pay compare to the national average?
Vermont pays Fashion Designers about 2% less than the national median of $80,960. Vermont ranks 10th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Vermont a good state for Fashion Designers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $79,610 a year. About 60 Fashion Designers are employed in Vermont. 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 Vermont?
The highest-paying occupations in Vermont include Surgeon, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologist ($434,780), Neurologist ($434,730), 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.