DOL Median (New York)
$56,000
vs National
+1.8%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,764
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,000
+1.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Fashion Designers in New York earns $56,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.8% above the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,764 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BELSTAFF 1924 INC. | $285,000 | 1 |
| HIGHLINE UNITED LLC | $200,000 | 2 |
| CALVIN KLEIN JEANSWEAR COMPANY | $182,500 | 4 |
| HUGO BOSS Fashions, Inc. | $180,000 | 1 |
| TAMARA MELLON BRAND LLC | $165,000 | 2 |
| Under Armour, Inc. | $155,000 | 3 |
| BELSTAFF | $155,000 | 4 |
| Fast Retailing USA, Inc. | $150,000 | 1 |
| MANCHU TIMES FASHION INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| VC ACCESSORIES LLC | $150,000 | 2 |
| JAG FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES AND RETAIL CORPORATION | $150,000 | 1 |
| C. WONDER LLC | $150,000 | 1 |
| LOUISE PARIS LTD | $135,000 | 3 |
| REED KRAKOFF INTERNATIONAL LLC | $134,550 | 2 |
| MICHELLE & T CO. LTD. | $132,069 | 3 |
| AÉROPOSTALE, INC. | $130,000 | 4 |
| V FRAAS (USA), INC. | $129,475 | 1 |
| PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL, INC | $125,000 | 4 |
| ADRIANNA PAPELL, LLC | $120,000 | 3 |
| HANKY PANKY LTD | $115,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Fashion Designers make in New York?
The median Fashion Designers salary in New York is $56,000 based on 1,438 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Fashion Designers?
A Fashion Designers in New York earns 1.8% more than the national median of $55,000, or $44,764 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.