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Fashion Designers average salary by city in California
- Santa Maria$112,270
- San Francisco$106,270
- Riverside$100,590
- San Diego$92,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $112,270 | $108,220 | $88,400 | $81,463 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $106,270 | $102,370 | $80,110 | $77,800 | 116 |
| Riverside | $100,590 | $96,760 | $73,480 | $74,332 | 106 |
| San Diego | $92,290 | $82,010 | $72,190 | $69,265 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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