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How much does a tailor make in Des Moines?

$38,910a year

Median yearly pay for tailors in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $18.71 an hour or $3,243 a month.

Hourly
$18.71
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
43 of 66
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,910Median: $38,910Highest 10%: $46,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,910$14.38
25th$31,680$15.23
Median$38,910$18.71
75th$42,950$20.65
90th$46,270$22.25

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for tailors.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tailor make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $18.71 ($38,910 a year).

Do tailors make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $38,910 against $41,640 nationally, 7% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $31,680, so Des Moines pays 23% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for tailor pay?

43 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does a tailor make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,270 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.