Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers is $19.13 an hour ($39,790 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($41,640). Florida ranks 26th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.64 | $30,450 |
| 25% of workers | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.13 | $39,790 |
| 75% of workers | $23.23 | $48,330 |
| 90% of workers | $27.02 | $56,200 |
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $43,870 | 0 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $43,580 | 200 |
| Jacksonville | $38,830 | 170 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $29,280 | 40 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $33,270 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $31,760 |
| Upholsterers | $37,840 |
| Fashion Designers | $43,020 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $32,340 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | $43,520 |
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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.