How much does a tailor make in Atlanta?
$51,380a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.70 an hour or $4,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.70
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $51,380Highest 10%: $95,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| Median | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 75th | $74,800 | $35.96 | |
| 90th | $95,910 | $46.11 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.70 ($51,380 a year).
Do tailors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $51,380 against $41,640 nationally, 23% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $43,260, so Atlanta pays 19% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for tailor pay?
9 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,910 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.