Pattern Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Pattern Designer make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pattern Designer in the United States is $61,288 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Pattern Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,289
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,938 to $66,523
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,978
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Pattern Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $66,523 $5,544 $1,279 $32
Average $61,288 $5,107 $1,179 $29
25th Percentile $56,938 $4,745 $1,095 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Pattern Designer Salaries

A Pattern Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pattern Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pattern Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,149
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,920
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,194
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,088
  • Expert (over 8 years): $131,835
Levels Salary
Transacti... Level Pattern Designer$48,149
Transacti... Level Pattern Designer$53,920
Pattern D... Level Pattern Designer$62,194
Transacti... Level Pattern Designer$84,088
Transacti... Level Pattern Designer$131,835
$48,149 0 yr
$53,920 < 2 yrs
$62,194 2-4 yrs
$84,088 5-8 yrs
$131,835 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pattern Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pattern Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,858.
  • California: $67,600.
  • Massachusetts: $66,699.

Top Paying Cities for Pattern Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $77,302
  • San Francisco: $76,542
  • Oakland: $74,844

What Skills Can Increase a Pattern Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 4.84% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Data Input (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): Data input are information's that is provided to a computer or a software program. Input means to provide the program with some data to be used in it.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 4.84%
Data Input 3.33%
Accounting 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Pattern Designer's salary.
  • Data Validation: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Economics: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Validation
$73,545
20%
Economics
$72,932
19%
Organizing
$70,481
15%
Team Operations
$69,868
14%
Programming
$69,255
13%
Communicates Effectively
$66,191
8%
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Pattern Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pattern Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pattern Designer

Salaries for a Pattern Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,462 in 2023 to around $70,838 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pattern Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pattern Designer Over Time

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