How Much Does an Apparel Product Developer Make in Houston, TX ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Apparel Product Developer Salary in Houston, TX

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Apparel Product Developer in Houston, TX is $155,074, equivalent to $75 per hour, $2,982 weekly, or $12,923 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Apparel Product Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Apparel Product Developer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $133,412 to $170,091. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($143,735) and 75th percentile ($162,934), while top earners (90th percentile) make $170,091 per year. This $19,199 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Prototyping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Apparel Product Developer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Apparel Product Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Apparel Product Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $133,412 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $143,735 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $155,074 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $162,934 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $170,091 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $143,735 10% $133,412 90% $170,091 75% $162,934 $155,074 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Apparel Product Developer ?

Fashion forecasting is a global career that focuses on upcoming trends. A fashion forecaster predicts the colors, fabrics, textures, materials, prints, graphics, beauty/grooming, accessories, footwear, street style, and other styles that will be presented on the runway and in the stores for the upcoming seasons. The concept applies to not one, but all levels of the fashion industry including haute couture, ready-to-wear, mass market, and street wear. Trend forecasting is an overall process that focuses on other industries such as automobiles, medicine, food and beverages, literature, and home ...

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    Fashion Designer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Apparel Product Developer

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Manager of Fashion Design

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Apparel Product Developer Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

Skills associated with Apparel Product Developer: Design, Calendar

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