How much does a tailor make in Seattle?
$54,300a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $26.11 an hour or $4,525 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.11
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,550Median: $54,300Highest 10%: $70,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 25th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| Median | $54,300 | $26.11 | |
| 75th | $70,580 | $33.93 | |
| 90th | $70,580 | $33.93 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| Portland, OR | $47,590 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $26.11 ($54,300 a year).
Do tailors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $54,300 against $41,640 nationally, 30% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $54,300, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for tailor pay?
5 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,580 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.