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
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do costume designer salaries compare to similar careers?
Costume designers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than videographers but more than potters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Videographer salary | $35K |
| Jeweler salary | $39K |
| Cartoonist salary | $30K |
| Spa manager salary | $38K |
| Set designer salary | $28K |
| Costume designer salary | $26K |
| Craft artist salary | $33K |
| Skincare specialist salary | $32K |
| Photographer salary | $32K |
| Potter salary | $33K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)