How much does a tailor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.02 an hour or $3,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.02
- Average (mean)
- $45,140
- Jobs
- 13,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,920 | $14.38 | |
| 25th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| 75th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $63,670 | $30.61 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $60,210 |
| District of Columbia | $57,720 |
| Washington | $54,300 |
| Hawaii | $53,680 |
| Colorado | $51,110 |
| Massachusetts | $50,470 |
| Nevada | $49,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,310 |
| Missouri | $48,240 |
| Maryland | $48,200 |
| Utah | $48,040 |
| Oregon | $47,450 |
| Minnesota | $46,180 |
| Virginia | $46,060 |
| New Hampshire | $45,970 |
| Delaware | $44,450 |
| California | $44,360 |
| New Mexico | $43,350 |
| Wisconsin | $43,300 |
| Georgia | $43,260 |
| New Jersey | $43,150 |
| Illinois | $42,330 |
| North Carolina | $41,260 |
| Arizona | $40,360 |
| Connecticut | $40,000 |
| Florida | $39,790 |
| Tennessee | $38,650 |
| Nebraska | $38,380 |
| Michigan | $37,500 |
| Ohio | $37,170 |
| Indiana | $36,450 |
| Texas | $36,260 |
| Montana | $34,710 |
| Louisiana | $33,560 |
| South Carolina | $33,030 |
| Kentucky | $32,530 |
| Iowa | $31,680 |
| Alabama | $31,200 |
| Arkansas | $30,990 |
| Kansas | $27,110 |
| Oklahoma | $26,300 |
| Mississippi | $25,340 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,050 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,020 |
| Washington, DC | $55,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $54,300 |
| Denver, CO | $53,970 |
| Honolulu, HI | $53,680 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,570 |
| Atlanta, GA | $51,380 |
| Boston, MA | $50,470 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $49,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,610 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,450 |
| Provo, UT | $48,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,740 |
In other countries
Tailor belongs to the international group "Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and hatters".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,890
- Presser$35,060
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,670
- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Sewer$36,480
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
- Textile Winding$38,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.02 ($41,640 a year).
How much does a tailor make a month?
About $3,470 a month before tax, based on a median of $41,640 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,920 or less a year ($14.38 an hour); the top 10% make $63,670 or more.
Which state pays tailors the most?
New York, with a median of $60,210 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($57,720) and Washington ($54,300).
Which city pays tailors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,050 a year.
How many tailors are there in the United States?
About 13,920 people work as tailors.
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.