How much does a tailor make in Pennsylvania?
$48,310a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in Pennsylvania. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,840Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $57,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,840 | $12.90 | |
| 25th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| 90th | $57,310 | $27.55 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,310 |
| Lancaster, PA | $40,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tailors.
| 5. Colorado | $51,110 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $50,470 |
| 7. Nevada | $49,150 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $48,310 |
| 9. Missouri | $48,240 |
| 10. Maryland | $48,200 |
| 11. Utah | $48,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).
Do tailors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $48,310 against $41,640 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for tailor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 8 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays tailors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $57,020 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.