Activewear designer patternmaker Salary in the United States

How much does an Activewear designer patternmaker make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activewear designer patternmaker in the United States is $95,823 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Activewear designer patternmaker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,966
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,677 to $102,179
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,351
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Activewear designer patternmaker Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $102,179 $8,515 $1,965 $49
Average $95,823 $7,985 $1,843 $46
25th Percentile $86,677 $7,223 $1,667 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Activewear designer patternmaker Salaries

An Activewear designer patternmaker'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 Activewear designer patternmaker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activewear designer patternmaker'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): $60,150
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,255
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,355
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,711
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,016
Levels Salary
Fashion D... Level Activewear designer patternmaker$60,150
Fashion D... Level Activewear designer patternmaker$74,255
Activewea... Level Activewear designer patternmaker$95,355
Fashion D... Level Activewear designer patternmaker$132,711
Manager o... Level Activewear designer patternmaker$126,016
$60,150 0 yr
$74,255 < 2 yrs
$95,355 2-4 yrs
$132,711 5-8 yrs
$126,016 > 8 yrs
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How Do Activewear designer patternmaker 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 Activewear designer patternmakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $106,095.
  • California: $105,692.
  • Massachusetts: $104,284.

Top Paying Cities for Activewear designer patternmakers

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: $120,861
  • San Francisco: $119,538
  • Oakland: $117,019

What Skills Can Increase an Activewear designer patternmaker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 8.92% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Prototyping (Mentioned in 3.69% Job Postings): Creating a sample product that may be tested to discover potential problems and avoid mistakes.
  • InDesign (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): nDesign is a desktop publishing software application for creating flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books. Projects created using InDesign can be shared in both digital and print formats.
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Presentation 8.92%
Prototyping 3.69%
InDesign 1.85%
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 an Activewear designer patternmaker's salary.
  • Research Design: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Market Research: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Research Design
 $115,945
21%
Prototyping
 $111,154
16%
Market Research
 $108,280
13%
Product Design
 $107,321
12%
Insight
 $106,363
11%
Process Development
 $105,405
10%
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Activewear designer patternmaker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Activewear designer patternmaker roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Nondurable, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Activewear designer patternmaker positions in Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Activewear designer patternmaker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Activewear designer patternmaker

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable$114,987$55.020%

Activewear designer patternmaker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activewear designer patternmaker'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.

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$86,677
Average $95,823/year
$102,179
$7,223
Average $7,985/month
$8,515
$1,667
Average $1,843/week
$1,965
$42
Average $46/hour
$49
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $102,179 $8,515 $1,965 $49
Average $95,823 $7,985 $1,843 $46
25th Percentile $86,677 $7,223 $1,667 $42

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Salary Trends for Activewear designer patternmaker

Salaries for an Activewear designer patternmaker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,218 in 2023 to around $90,979 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Activewear designer patternmaker salary trends, .

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