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.
43% below national average Updated in 2018
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)