The average wage for a costume designer in the United States is around $12.70 per hour.
Avg Wage
Costume designers earn an average hourly wage of $12.70.
Salaries typically start from $9.47 per hour and go up to $29.13 per hour.
42% below national average Updated in 2018
Costume designer earnings by seniority
Top-level costume designer earnings begin at:
$29.13 per hour
$60,590 per year
Senior-level costume designer earnings begin at:
$18.07 per hour
$37,579 per year
Mid-level costume designer earnings begin at:
$12.70 per hour
$26,423 per year
Junior-level costume designer earnings begin at:
$10.36 per hour
$21,545 per year
Starting level costume designer earnings begin at:
$9.47 per hour
$19,705 per year
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)