How much does a tailor make in California?
$44,360a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in California. That is $21.33 an hour or $3,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.33
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 2,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,820Median: $44,360Highest 10%: $64,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 75th | $49,540 | $23.82 | |
| 90th | $64,340 | $30.93 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $59,020 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,610 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,240 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tailors.
| 14. Virginia | $46,060 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $45,970 |
| 16. Delaware | $44,450 |
| 17. California | $44,360 |
| 18. New Mexico | $43,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $43,300 |
| 20. Georgia | $43,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.33 ($44,360 a year).
Do tailors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,360 against $41,640 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for tailor pay?
California ranks 17 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays tailors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $59,020 a year.
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.