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How much does a tailor make in Asheville?

$39,150a year

Median yearly pay for tailors in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,263 a month.

Hourly
$18.82
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
41 of 66
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $39,150Highest 10%: $44,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,740$15.74
25th$35,130$16.89
Median$39,150$18.82
75th$44,040$21.17
90th$44,080$21.19

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for tailors.

Charlotte, NC$45,510
Tailor salary in North Carolina Tailor salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tailor make an hour in Asheville?

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).

Do tailors make more in Asheville than the national average?

No: $39,150 against $41,640 nationally, 6% less.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $41,260, so Asheville pays 5% less.

Where does Asheville rank for tailor pay?

41 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does a tailor make starting out in Asheville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,080 or more.

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.