How much does a fabric cutter make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,611 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,079
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 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 | $62,160 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $60,720 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $56,820 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $44,990 |
| 6. United States | $43,340 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $41,520 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $109 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor$41,640
- Embroiderer$48,620
- Upholsterer$46,340
- Tanner$36,270
- Shoemaker$37,800
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $81,080 |
| California | $57,580 |
| Nebraska | $48,830 |
| Vermont | $48,670 |
| North Carolina | $46,220 |
| New Hampshire | $45,930 |
| Hawaii | $45,760 |
| Rhode Island | $45,060 |
| Washington | $43,720 |
| Indiana | $43,580 |
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| Massachusetts | $43,130 |
| Minnesota | $42,930 |
| Oregon | $42,780 |
| Connecticut | $41,570 |
| South Carolina | $41,510 |
| Ohio | $40,600 |
| Michigan | $40,460 |
| Georgia | $39,470 |
| Wisconsin | $39,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,150 |
| Illinois | $38,230 |
| Kansas | $38,120 |
| Missouri | $37,810 |
| Mississippi | $37,740 |
| Louisiana | $37,490 |
| Colorado | $36,870 |
| Virginia | $36,560 |
| Oklahoma | $36,290 |
| New Jersey | $36,080 |
| Arizona | $35,990 |
| Iowa | $35,620 |
| Alabama | $35,030 |
| Maryland | $34,890 |
| Florida | $34,870 |
| Tennessee | $32,660 |
| Kentucky | $31,040 |
| Texas | $29,870 |
| Arkansas | $29,140 |
| Nevada | $28,630 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Textile Cutting Machine Setter | $38,760 |
| Cutter and Trimmer | $38,020 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $62,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fabric cutter make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,611 a month, $43,340 a year.
How much does a fabric cutter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $29,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $65,730.
Which country pays a fabric cutter the most?
Germany, with a median of $48,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a fabric cutter the most?
New York, with a median of $81,080 a year.
Does a fabric cutter make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $48,540 a year against $43,340 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a fabric cutter or a tailor?
A fabric cutter: $43,340 a year against $41,640 for a tailor, 1.0 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate