How much does a tailor make in Boston?
$50,470a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $24.26 an hour or $4,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.26
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $50,470Highest 10%: $63,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 75th | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $63,550 | $30.55 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $24.26 ($50,470 a year).
Do tailors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $50,470 against $41,640 nationally, 21% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $50,470, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for tailor pay?
10 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,550 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.