The salary statistics of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare tailors, dressmakers, and sewers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $47,770 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $68,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $68,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid tailors, dressmakers, and sewers is $23,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $35,580 | 0.42% | 13.60% |
| 2017 | $35,430 | 7.51% | - |
| 2016 | $32,770 | 13.34% | - |
| 2015 | $28,400 | -7.25% | - |
| 2014 | $30,460 | -3.25% | - |
| 2013 | $31,450 | 2.26% | - |
| 2012 | $30,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of tailors, dressmakers, and sewers in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed tailors, dressmakers, and sewers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].