Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in the Industry of Clothing Stores

The salary statistics and trend of tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in the industry of clothing stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$20,650
25th Percentile Wage
$23,390
50th Percentile Wage
$28,780
75th Percentile Wage
$38,600
90th Percentile Wage
$52,110

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in the industry of clothing 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 custom sewers is $52,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers is $20,650.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in the industry of Clothing Stores from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$28,780
-0.14% 5.73%
2016
$28,820
9.99% -
2015
$25,940
-6.55% -
2014
$27,640
3.08% -
2013
$26,790
-1.27% -
2012
$27,130
- -

Table 3. Compare Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in 15 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
General Merchandise Stores
$44,450
Department Stores
$41,830
Furniture Stores
$34,390
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$34,390
Sporting Goods Stores
$30,190
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$29,930
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$29,930
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$28,780
Clothing Stores
$28,780
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$28,350
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
$25,760
Nonstore Retailers
$25,160
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$22,970
Other General Merchandise Stores
$21,130
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$20,060

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