How much does a tailor make in San Jose?
$59,020a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.38 an hour or $4,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,350Median: $59,020Highest 10%: $59,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| Median | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 75th | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $59,020 | $28.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,610 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,470 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,720 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.38 ($59,020 a year).
Do tailors make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $59,020 against $41,640 nationally, 42% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,360, so San Jose pays 33% more.
Where does San Jose rank for tailor pay?
2 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,020 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.