How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Average (mean)
- $71,420
- Jobs
- 2,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $42,620 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $62,750 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $93,930 | $45.16 | |
| 90th | $123,500 | $59.39 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $101,200 |
| California | $89,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,900 |
| Indiana | $59,400 |
| Missouri | $56,490 |
| Oregon | $55,740 |
| Ohio | $49,220 |
| North Carolina | $48,180 |
| Massachusetts | $47,680 |
| Virginia | $45,390 |
| Mississippi | $41,060 |
| Texas | $34,930 |
| Florida | $33,790 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $101,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,010 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,490 |
| Boston, MA | $55,540 |
| Hickory, NC | $48,380 |
| Greensboro, NC | $40,090 |
In other countries
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker belongs to the international group "Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters".
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- Presser$35,060
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- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Sewer$36,480
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.17 ($62,750 a year).
How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make a month?
About $5,229 a month before tax, based on a median of $62,750 a year.
How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,790 or less a year ($16.25 an hour); the top 10% make $123,500 or more.
Which state pays fabric and apparel patternmakers the most?
New York, with a median of $101,200 a year, followed by California ($89,010) and Pennsylvania ($65,900).
Which city pays fabric and apparel patternmakers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $101,300 a year.
How many fabric and apparel patternmakers are there in the United States?
About 2,950 people work as fabric and apparel patternmakers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.