The top 9 highest paying industries for fabric menders, except garment (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $27,130, other textile product mills is the highest paying industry for fabric menders, except garment. It is followed by fabric mills industry (average annual salary $26,010). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of fabric menders, except garment in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Textile Product Mills | $27,130 |
70 |
| 2 | Fabric Mills | $26,010 |
80 |
| 3 | Textile Product Mills | $26,000 |
330 |
| 4 | Textile Furnishings Mills | $25,860 |
260 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $25,800 |
450 |
| 6 | Textile Mills | $25,360 |
90 |
| 7 | Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government) | $22,120 |
n/a |
| 8 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $22,100 |
n/a |
| 9 | Repair and Maintenance | $22,100 |
n/a |