Apparel Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Apparel Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apparel Associate in the United States is $59,964 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Apparel Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,734
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,634 to $65,078
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,782
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Apparel Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $65,078 $5,423 $1,251 $31
Average $59,964 $4,997 $1,153 $29
25th Percentile $54,634 $4,553 $1,051 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Apparel Associate Salaries

An Apparel Associate'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 Apparel Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Apparel Associate'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): $59,182
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,738
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,866
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,092
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,242
Levels Salary
Entry Level Apparel Associate$59,182
Intermediate Level Apparel Associate$59,738
Senior Level Apparel Associate$60,866
Specialist Level Apparel Associate$61,092
Expert Level Apparel Associate$61,242
$59,182 0 yr
$59,738 < 2 yrs
$60,866 2-4 yrs
$61,092 5-8 yrs
$61,242 > 8 yrs
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How Do Apparel Associate 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 Apparel Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,392.
  • California: $66,140.
  • Massachusetts: $65,259.

Top Paying Cities for Apparel Associates

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: $75,632
  • San Francisco: $74,889
  • Oakland: $73,228

What Skills Can Increase an Apparel Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.87% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
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Products and Services 6.87%
Photoshop 2%
Illustrator 1.37%
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 Apparel Associate's salary.
  • Adobe: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Photoshop: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Adobe
 $75,554
26%
Photoshop
 $73,755
23%
Adobe Creative Suite
 $73,755
23%
Illustrator
 $73,156
22%
Product Development
 $73,156
22%
AutoCAD
 $72,556
21%
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Apparel Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Apparel Associate'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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$54,634
Average $59,964/year
$65,078
$4,553
Average $4,997/month
$5,423
$1,051
Average $1,153/week
$1,251
$26
Average $29/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $65,078 $5,423 $1,251 $31
Average $59,964 $4,997 $1,153 $29
25th Percentile $54,634 $4,553 $1,051 $26

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Salary Trends for Apparel Associate

Salaries for an Apparel Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,998 in 2023 to around $60,412 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Apparel Associate salary trends, .

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