How much does an embroiderer make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,052 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,433
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $66,360 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $64,820 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $60,660 |
| 4. United States | $48,620 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $48,030 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $117 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor$41,640
- Fabric cutter$43,340
- Upholsterer$46,340
- Tanner$36,270
- Shoemaker$37,800
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $75,360 |
| Hawaii | $74,260 |
| Washington | $62,530 |
| Rhode Island | $59,890 |
| District of Columbia | $59,320 |
| Minnesota | $58,770 |
| Maine | $58,690 |
| New York | $56,400 |
| Connecticut | $56,110 |
| Massachusetts | $55,670 |
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| Illinois | $55,240 |
| Utah | $52,750 |
| Oregon | $52,230 |
| North Dakota | $52,040 |
| Kentucky | $51,310 |
| Idaho | $51,230 |
| Kansas | $51,060 |
| Vermont | $51,030 |
| California | $50,910 |
| Missouri | $50,790 |
| Colorado | $50,650 |
| Louisiana | $50,570 |
| Nevada | $50,110 |
| New Mexico | $50,010 |
| Maryland | $49,950 |
| Arizona | $49,860 |
| New Jersey | $49,620 |
| Nebraska | $48,940 |
| Oklahoma | $48,860 |
| Iowa | $48,560 |
| Tennessee | $48,550 |
| New Hampshire | $48,530 |
| South Dakota | $48,490 |
| Montana | $48,360 |
| Delaware | $48,310 |
| Wisconsin | $48,270 |
| Wyoming | $48,260 |
| Georgia | $48,180 |
| West Virginia | $47,850 |
| Virginia | $47,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,390 |
| Indiana | $47,340 |
| Michigan | $47,180 |
| Ohio | $47,180 |
| South Carolina | $46,340 |
| Alabama | $46,180 |
| North Carolina | $46,110 |
| Florida | $45,970 |
| Arkansas | $45,830 |
| Texas | $43,850 |
| Mississippi | $43,610 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Installation | $49,230 |
| Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer | $37,800 |
| Sewer | $36,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embroiderer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,052 a month, $48,620 a year.
How much does an embroiderer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $35,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $75,690.
Which country pays an embroiderer the most?
United States, with a median of $48,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an embroiderer the most?
Alaska, with a median of $75,360 a year.
Does an embroiderer make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $48,620 a year against $39,260 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an embroiderer or a tailor?
An embroiderer: $48,620 a year against $41,640 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate