How much does a tanner make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,023 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,606
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 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 | $69,660 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,050 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $63,680 |
| 12. Austria estimate | $36,390 |
| 13. United States | $36,270 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $34,750 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor$41,640
- Fabric cutter$43,340
- Embroiderer$48,620
- Upholsterer$46,340
- Shoemaker$37,800
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $54,040 |
| Maine | $52,490 |
| Colorado | $47,840 |
| New Hampshire | $45,650 |
| Nebraska | $44,880 |
| North Dakota | $43,880 |
| Indiana | $43,340 |
| Iowa | $42,450 |
| Illinois | $42,000 |
| Rhode Island | $41,670 |
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| Connecticut | $41,360 |
| Utah | $41,040 |
| Maryland | $40,700 |
| Massachusetts | $40,390 |
| South Dakota | $39,900 |
| Minnesota | $39,350 |
| South Carolina | $38,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,640 |
| Ohio | $38,200 |
| Kansas | $38,170 |
| Nevada | $37,520 |
| New Jersey | $37,430 |
| Kentucky | $37,300 |
| Tennessee | $36,720 |
| North Carolina | $36,700 |
| Oklahoma | $36,640 |
| California | $36,490 |
| Washington | $36,290 |
| Virginia | $36,230 |
| Louisiana | $36,090 |
| Georgia | $36,010 |
| Missouri | $35,850 |
| Texas | $35,800 |
| Alabama | $35,380 |
| Arkansas | $35,210 |
| Oregon | $35,150 |
| Wisconsin | $35,050 |
| Michigan | $32,510 |
| Arizona | $31,700 |
| Florida | $31,190 |
| New Mexico | $30,480 |
| Mississippi | $30,180 |
| Idaho | $27,790 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Grader and Sorter | $35,730 |
| Textile | $37,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tanner make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,023 a month, $36,270 a year.
How much does a tanner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $30,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $47,370.
Which country pays a tanner the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a tanner the most?
New York, with a median of $54,040 a year.
Does a tanner make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $45,230 a year against $36,270 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a tanner or a tailor?
A tailor: $41,640 a year against $36,270 for a tanner, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate