Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers is $20.02 an hour ($41,640 a year). About 13,920 people work in this job there.
Pay range for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.38 | $29,920 |
| 25% of workers | $16.94 | $35,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.02 | $41,640 |
| 75% of workers | $24.14 | $50,200 |
| 90% of workers | $30.61 | $63,670 |
Best-paying states for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $60,210 | 1,160 |
| District of Columbia | $57,720 | 80 |
| Washington | $54,300 | 100 |
| Hawaii | $53,680 | 0 |
| Colorado | $51,110 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $50,470 | 0 |
| Nevada | $49,150 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,310 | 610 |
| Missouri | $48,240 | 200 |
| Maryland | $48,200 | 0 |
Pay by state
- California · $44,360
- Florida · $39,790
- New York · $60,210
- North Carolina · $41,260
- Ohio · $37,170
- Pennsylvania · $48,310
- Texas · $36,260
Education, experience and outlook for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -8.8% over ten years, declining · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $36,670 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $35,060 |
| Fashion Designers | $80,960 |
| Upholsterers | $46,340 |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $39,530 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $37,800 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $35,650 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $62,750 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.