How much does a tailor make in Richmond?
$47,370a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.77
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 66
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,070Median: $47,370Highest 10%: $58,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,070 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 75th | $58,690 | $28.22 | |
| 90th | $58,690 | $28.22 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| Washington, DC | $55,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.77 ($47,370 a year).
Do tailors make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $47,370 against $41,640 nationally, 14% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $46,060, so Richmond pays 3% more.
Where does Richmond rank for tailor pay?
22 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,690 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.