Updated March 14, 2024
Average shoe designer salary
$67,481
$32.44 hourly rate
Entry-level shoe designer salary
$41,000 yearly salary
How much does a shoe designer make?
The average shoe designer salary in the United States is $67,481. Shoe designer salaries typically range between $41,000 and $111,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for shoe designers is $32.44 per hour.
Shoe designer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Shoe designers earn the highest average salary in Nevada.
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Average shoe designer salary by state
The average shoe designer salary in Nevada, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average shoe designer salary states are Wyoming, Hawaii, and Minnesota.
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Highest paying states for shoe designers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $80,629 | $38.76 | 359 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $82,611 | $39.72 | 154 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $83,114 | $39.96 | 54 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $80,302 | $38.61 | 186 |
| 5 | Washington | $72,591 | $34.90 | 665 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $78,859 | $37.91 | 78 |
| 7 | Utah | $71,529 | $34.39 | 193 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $73,469 | $35.32 | 593 |
| 9 | Nevada | $90,754 | $43.63 | 67 |
| 10 | California | $75,075 | $36.09 | 2,505 |
| 11 | Delaware | $81,501 | $39.18 | 43 |
| 12 | New York | $70,788 | $34.03 | 1,003 |
| 13 | Maine | $68,838 | $33.10 | 59 |
| 14 | Idaho | $69,924 | $33.62 | 57 |
| 15 | Vermont | $66,768 | $32.10 | 28 |
| 16 | Missouri | $65,510 | $31.50 | 197 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $67,292 | $32.35 | 51 |
| 18 | Maryland | $63,283 | $30.42 | 323 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $63,495 | $30.53 | 75 |
| 20 | Ohio | $59,127 | $28.43 | 377 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $64,219 | $30.87 | 289 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $57,844 | $27.81 | 516 |
| 23 | Arizona | $58,336 | $28.05 | 254 |
| 24 | Georgia | $56,387 | $27.11 | 631 |
| 25 | Michigan | $53,477 | $25.71 | 423 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $58,460 | $28.11 | 37 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $59,260 | $28.49 | 89 |
| 28 | Virginia | $56,017 | $26.93 | 583 |
| 29 | Alaska | $63,246 | $30.41 | 22 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $59,500 | $28.61 | 27 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $58,844 | $28.29 | 60 |
| 32 | Colorado | $55,396 | $26.63 | 315 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $55,771 | $26.81 | 119 |
| 34 | Texas | $54,266 | $26.09 | 966 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $50,641 | $24.35 | 284 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $57,475 | $27.63 | 91 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $52,513 | $25.25 | 440 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $54,951 | $26.42 | 153 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $52,279 | $25.13 | 32 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $47,412 | $22.79 | 343 |
| 41 | Florida | $53,337 | $25.64 | 606 |
| 42 | Indiana | $52,813 | $25.39 | 221 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $52,353 | $25.17 | 84 |
| 44 | Alabama | $50,728 | $24.39 | 157 |
| 45 | Montana | $52,126 | $25.06 | 37 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $51,929 | $24.97 | 188 |
| 47 | Illinois | $42,456 | $20.41 | 644 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $49,221 | $23.66 | 15 |
| 49 | Kansas | $42,534 | $20.45 | 129 |
| 50 | Iowa | $40,959 | $19.69 | 126 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $48,130 | $23.14 | 19 |
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Highest paying cities for shoe designers
The highest-paying cities for shoe designers are New York, NY, Teaneck, NJ, and Houston, TX.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $71,016 | $34.14 | |
| 2 | Teaneck, NJ | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $53,153 | $25.55 | |
| 4 | Hialeah, FL | $51,544 | $24.78 | |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $42,598 | $20.48 |
Shoe Designer salary details
A shoe designer's salary ranges from $41,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $111,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a shoe designer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $111,000 | $9,250 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $87,000 | $7,250 | $42 |
| Average | $67,481 | $5,623 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
Highest paying shoe designer jobs
The highest paying types of shoe designers are fashion director, fashion design internship, and designer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Stylist | $45,524 | $3,794 | $21.89 | 13,031 |
| Fashion Internship | $49,534 | $4,128 | $23.81 | 49,151 |
| Apparel Designer | $65,467 | $5,456 | $31.47 | 46,436 |
| Fashion Designer | $54,265 | $4,522 | $26.09 | 49,476 |
| Designer | $66,347 | $5,529 | $31.90 | 52,433 |
Top companies hiring shoe designers now:
Which companies pay shoe designers the most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I.T. Consortium | $78,794 | $37.88 |
| 2 | SIGA Technologies | $71,235 | $34.25 |
Shoe Designer salary trends
The average shoe designer salary has risen by $9,898 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shoe designer earned $57,583 annually, but today, they earn $67,481 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for shoe designers over the last decade.
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Average shoe designer salary over time
Compare shoe designer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Shoe Designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,500 | $32.44 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $65,700 | $31.58 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $64,700 | $31.12 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | $60,000 | $28.85 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $58,000 | $27.89 | +2.3% |
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