What are the main factors that influence an Apparel Technical Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Apparel Technical Designer's salary?

An Apparel Technical Designer's salary grows with experience: a Apparel Technical Designer (0-2 years)earns $61,776, a Fashion Designer II (2-4 years)earns $76,257, a Fashion Designer III (4-7 years)earns $97,934, a Fashion Designer IV (7+ years)earns $136,293, a Manager of Fashion Design (7+ years)earns $129,419,

What are the highest paying states for an Apparel Technical Designer?

Apparel Technical Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Apparel Technical Designer roles are District of Columbia $67,078, California $66,824, Massachusetts $65,933. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Apparel Technical Designer roles make?

Salaries for Apparel Technical Designer level roles vary by specialization: Apparel Designer IV: $135,500; Fashion Designer IV: $135,478; Apparel Designer III: $97,400; Apparel Designer: $79,228; Associate Apparel Designer: $78,577.

Apparel Technical Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Apparel Technical Designer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apparel Technical Designer in Delaware is $61,353 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,620
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,258 to $66,204
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,709

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Apparel Technical Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,204	$5,517	$1,273	$32
Average	$61,353	$5,113	$1,180	$29
25th Percentile	$55,258	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Apparel Technical Designer Salaries

An Apparel Technical 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 Apparel Technical Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Apparel Technical 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): $61,776
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,257
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,934
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,293
Expert (over 8 years): $129,419

Levels	Salary
Apparel T... Level Apparel Technical Designer	$61,776
Fashion D... Level Apparel Technical Designer	$76,257
Fashion D... Level Apparel Technical Designer	$97,934
Fashion D... Level Apparel Technical Designer	$136,293
Manager o... Level Apparel Technical Designer	$129,419

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How Do Apparel Technical 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 Apparel Technical Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,078.
California: $66,824.
Massachusetts: $65,933.

District of Columbia $67,078 California $66,824 Massachusetts $65,933 Washington $65,691 New Jersey $65,667 Alaska $65,582 Connecticut $64,746 New York $64,407

Hawaii $63,322 Rhode Island $62,813 Maryland $62,468 Minnesota $61,995 Colorado $61,814 Illinois $61,753 Oregon $61,523 Delaware $61,353

New Hampshire $61,246 Virginia $61,008 Pennsylvania $60,311 Nevada $59,960 North Dakota $59,845 Michigan $59,663 Wisconsin $59,596 Vermont $59,463

Texas $59,093 Maine $59,069 Arizona $59,033 Ohio $58,990 Georgia $58,433 Indiana $58,154 Wyoming $58,100 Utah $58,015

Iowa $57,979 Kansas $57,688 Louisiana $57,603 North Carolina $57,573 Missouri $57,561 Florida $57,324 Montana $57,197 Nebraska $57,076

Kentucky $57,009 South Carolina $56,767 Tennessee $56,615 Idaho $56,555 New Mexico $56,113 Oklahoma $56,016 Alabama $55,658 South Dakota $55,058

Arkansas $54,731 West Virginia $54,556 Mississippi $54,029

Top Paying Cities for Apparel Technical 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:

Lincoln: $61,077
Little Creek: $61,524
Magnolia: $61,436

Lincoln, DE $61,077 Little Creek, DE $61,524 Magnolia, DE $61,436 Milford, DE $61,232 Marydel, DE $61,333 Millsboro, DE $60,821 Millville, DE $60,914 Milton, DE $61,020

Nassau, DE $61,064 Ocean View, DE $60,904 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,021 Seaford, DE $61,056 Selbyville, DE $60,803 Smyrna, DE $61,566 Viola, DE $61,283 Woodside, DE $61,448

Bear, DE $61,306 Newark, DE $61,283 Claymont, DE $61,408 Delaware City, DE $61,344 Hockessin, DE $61,277 Kirkwood, DE $61,333 Middletown, DE $61,356 Montchanin, DE $61,291

New Castle, DE $61,300 Odessa, DE $61,386 Port Penn, DE $61,428 Rockland, DE $61,297 Saint Georges, DE $61,337 Townsend, DE $61,431 Winterthur, DE $61,305 Lewes, DE $61,044

Wilmington, DE $61,280 Dover, DE $61,524 Dover Afb, DE $61,200 Bethany Beach, DE $60,840 Bethel, DE $60,903 Bridgeville, DE $61,047 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,351 Cheswold, DE $61,504

Clayton, DE $61,506 Dagsboro, DE $60,798 Delmar, DE $60,700 Ellendale, DE $60,884 Felton, DE $61,227 Fenwick Island, DE $60,811 Frankford, DE $60,705 Frederica, DE $61,288

Georgetown, DE $60,775 Greenwood, DE $61,056 Harbeson, DE $60,839 Harrington, DE $61,150 Hartly, DE $61,340 Houston, DE $61,062 Kenton, DE $61,509 Laurel, DE $60,738

Yorklyn, DE $61,296

Apparel Technical Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Apparel Technical 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.

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$55,258

Average $61,353/year

$66,204

$4,605

Average $5,113/month

$5,517

$1,063

Average $1,180/week

$1,273

$27

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,204	$5,517	$1,273	$32
Average	$61,353	$5,113	$1,180	$29
25th Percentile	$55,258	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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