Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Occupation

$40,860
National Median Salary
$19.64
Median Hourly Wage
16,290
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$27,110
$33,480
$40,860
$49,780
$62,490

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+54.4%
10 Year Change
$26,460
2014 Median
$40,860
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Motion Picture and Video Industries $103,130 260
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $103,130 260
Employment Services $51,320 80
Temporary Help Services $51,320 80
General Merchandise Retailers $50,150 840

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Top Paying States for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $57,380 —
New York $57,280 1,400
Maryland $52,000 260
Washington $51,010 140
Oklahoma $50,710 120

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Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Motion Picture and Video Industries Temporary Help Services Employment Services General Merchandise Retailers Sporting Goods Retailers Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing Performing Arts Companies Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Gambling Industries Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing