Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in California
In California, the median pay for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers is $21.33 an hour ($44,360 a year). About 2,180 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($41,640). California ranks 17th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.22 | $35,820 |
| 25% of workers | $18.88 | $39,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.33 | $44,360 |
| 75% of workers | $23.82 | $49,540 |
| 90% of workers | $30.94 | $64,340 |
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $59,020 | 80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $49,450 | 200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $44,610 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $44,470 | 150 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $44,240 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $40,080 | 1,150 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $38,720 | 170 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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