How much does a tailor make in Buffalo?
$48,390a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $48,390Highest 10%: $77,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| Median | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| 90th | $77,380 | $37.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| New York, NY | $63,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,570 |
| Albany, NY | $48,580 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.26 ($48,390 a year).
Do tailors make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $48,390 against $41,640 nationally, 16% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,210, so Buffalo pays 20% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for tailor pay?
17 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,380 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.