Fashion Designers in Kentucky make a median of $48,000 a year, or about $23.08 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Fashion Designers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $42,400, 25th percentile $46,280, median $48,000, 75th percentile $76,040, 90th percentile $107,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level fashion designers (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $107K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $48,000 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,400, and experienced fashion designers can clear $107,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,224/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 34.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a fashion designers salary go in Kentucky?▼
Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fashion designers salary is worth about $53,197 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do fashion designers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
