How much does a patternmaker make?
$49,630a year
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.86 an hour or $4,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.86
- Average (mean)
- $54,240
- Jobs
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,600Median: $49,630Highest 10%: $83,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 25th | $41,170 | $19.79 | |
| Median | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $83,780 | $40.28 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Pennsylvania | $55,020 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
In other countries
Patternmaker belongs to the international group "Cabinet-makers and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$46,680
- Furniture Finisher$44,540
- Model Maker$56,550
- Sawing Machine Setter$42,770
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,380
- Woodworker$44,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a patternmaker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.86 ($49,630 a year).
How much does a patternmaker make a month?
About $4,136 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,630 a year.
How much does a patternmaker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,600 or less a year ($18.08 an hour); the top 10% make $83,780 or more.
Which state pays patternmakers the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $55,020 a year, followed by .
How many patternmakers are there in the United States?
About 220 people work as patternmakers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.