Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers Salary in the Industry of Department Stores

The salary statistics and trend of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry of department 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$27,730
25th Percentile Wage
$34,590
50th Percentile Wage
$41,820
75th Percentile Wage
$47,840
90th Percentile Wage
$53,820

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry of department 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 $53,820. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tailors, dressmakers, and sewers is $27,730.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$41,820
11.24% 3.61%
2015
$37,120
2.07% -
2014
$36,350
-10.98% -
2013
$40,340
0.07% -
2012
$40,310
- -

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

The average salaries of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in seven 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.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Department Stores
$41,820
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$34,810
Furniture Stores
$32,680
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$29,420
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$28,830
Other General Merchandise Stores
$21,130
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$20,060

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