Costume designer earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do costume designer salaries compare to similar careers?

Costume designers earn 11% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than fashion designers but more than seamstresses.

Career Median Salary
Fashion designer salary $73K
Spa manager salary $38K
Costume designer salary $26K
Skincare specialist salary $32K
Tailor salary $31K
Esthetician salary $30K
Seamstress salary $26K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)