Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers is $28.95 an hour ($60,210 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 45% higher than the U.S. median ($41,640). New York ranks 1st of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.46 | $40,470 |
| 25% of workers | $22.79 | $47,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.95 | $60,210 |
| 75% of workers | $38.20 | $79,450 |
| 90% of workers | $43.26 | $89,980 |
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $63,050 | 1,100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $53,570 | 0 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $48,580 | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $48,390 | 60 |
| Rochester | $43,720 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $38,480 |
| Fashion Designers | $98,640 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $36,510 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $101,230 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,050 |
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