Fashion Designers vs. Coaches and Scouts: Who Earns More?
Fashion Designers out-earn Coaches and Scouts by $34K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Fashion Designers land at $80,960 and Coaches and Scouts at $47,320. The education gap is real: fashion designer programs typically require bachelor's degree, while coaches and scout programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Fashion Designers is Massachusetts ($103,520); for Coaches and Scouts it's New Jersey ($76,700).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Fashion Designers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Fashion Designers or Coaches and Scouts?
Fashion Designers earn more nationally. The median is $80,960 for Fashion Designers versus $47,320 for Coaches and Scouts, a difference of $34K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Fashion Designers or Coaches and Scouts?
Coaches and Scouts has the better 10-year outlook at 6.4% projected growth, compared to 2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Fashion Designers or Coaches and Scouts?
Fashion Designers typically requires bachelor's degree. Coaches and Scouts requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Fashion Designers get paid the most?
Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Fashion Designers at $103,520/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Fashion Designers vs. Coaches and Scouts pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Fashion Designers earn $103,520 vs. $55,130 for Coaches and Scouts. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.