DOL Median (California)
$46,400
vs National
-15.6%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,502
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,400
-15.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Fashion Designers in California earns $46,400 in nominal terms, which is 15.6% below the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,502 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens of Humanity, LLC | $325,000 | 2 |
| ST. JOHN KNITS, INC. | $257,500 | 2 |
| TAMARA MELLON BRAND LLC | $165,000 | 2 |
| LYMI Inc. | $150,000 | 1 |
| VF Outdoor LLC | $140,324 | 12 |
| SIMPLYSHE INC. | $140,000 | 1 |
| Frame LA Brands, LLC | $135,000 | 1 |
| Halston Operating Company LLC | $130,000 | 2 |
| TOM FORD INTERNATIONAL LLC | $125,630 | 2 |
| HOLOGENIX, LLC | $120,000 | 1 |
| BAROK PARIS INC | $119,662 | 1 |
| ES ORIGINALS INC. | $115,000 | 4 |
| PACIFIC SUNWEAR OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | $114,375 | 3 |
| THEKLA, INC | $110,500 | 1 |
| Volcom LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| KELLWOOD | $110,000 | 9 |
| Honey Birdette US Inc. | $105,000 | 2 |
| TLG INTERNATIONAL | $103,480 | 6 |
| Levi Strauss & Co. | $101,982 | 21 |
| JUN DE INVESTMENT CORPORATION | $100,000 | 1 |
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Calhoun, GA · $250,000Alameda, CA · $140,324EDISOIN, NJ · $140,000SANTA MONICA, CA · $120,000Menomonee Falls, WI · $120,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Fashion Designers make in California?
The median Fashion Designers salary in California is $46,400 based on 660 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Fashion Designers?
A Fashion Designers in California earns 15.6% less than the national median of $55,000, or $33,502 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.