How much does a tailor make in Washington?
$55,000a year
Median yearly pay for tailors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.44
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,870Median: $55,000Highest 10%: $84,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,870 | $15.80 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 75th | $66,540 | $31.99 | |
| 90th | $84,760 | $40.75 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for tailors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a tailor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $26.44 ($55,000 a year).
Do tailors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $55,000 against $41,640 nationally, 32% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $57,720, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for tailor pay?
4 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a tailor make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,760 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.