How much does a tailor make in Rochester?
$43,720a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $21.02 an hour or $3,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.02
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,470Median: $43,720Highest 10%: $57,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,470 | $19.46 | |
| 25th | $40,470 | $19.46 | |
| Median | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 75th | $53,310 | $25.63 | |
| 90th | $57,040 | $27.42 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| New York, NY | $63,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,570 |
| Albany, NY | $48,580 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $21.02 ($43,720 a year).
Do tailors make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $43,720 against $41,640 nationally, 5% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,210, so Rochester pays 27% less.
Where does Rochester rank for tailor pay?
33 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,040 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.