Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers is $17.44 an hour ($36,260 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($41,640). Texas ranks 32nd of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.91 | $26,840 |
| 25% of workers | $14.87 | $30,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.44 | $36,260 |
| 75% of workers | $21.66 | $45,050 |
| 90% of workers | $24.58 | $51,120 |
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49,610 | 170 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $38,080 | 240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $36,260 | 420 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $33,350 | 0 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $31,000 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,680 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $30,620 |
| Fashion Designers | $40,040 |
| Upholsterers | $42,930 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $26,560 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,630 |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | $35,010 |
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