The salary statistics and trend of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry of clothing and clothing accessories stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare tailors, dressmakers, and sewers salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry of clothing and clothing accessories stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tailors, dressmakers, and sewers is $51,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tailors, dressmakers, and sewers is $20,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry of Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,640 | 0.10% | 7.37% |
| 2016 | $28,610 | 8.18% | - |
| 2015 | $26,270 | -3.88% | - |
| 2014 | $27,290 | 4.95% | - |
| 2013 | $25,940 | -2.27% | - |
| 2012 | $26,530 | - | - |
The average salaries of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in 15 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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