Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for fabric and apparel patternmakerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$102,040
- California$84,560
- Pennsylvania$65,230
- Indiana$61,640
- Ohio$59,160
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Texas$36,880
- Florida$38,400
- Mississippi$40,540
- North Carolina$49,140
- Virginia$49,860
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $102,040 | $101,230 | $49 | +42.9% | 670 |
| 2 | California | $84,560 | $89,010 | $41 | +18.4% | 930 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $65,230 | $65,900 | $31 | -8.7% | 40 |
| 4 | Indiana | $61,640 | $59,400 | $30 | -13.7% | 50 |
| 5 | Ohio | $59,160 | $49,220 | $28 | -17.2% | 30 |
| 6 | Oregon | $57,290 | $55,740 | $28 | -19.8% | 30 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $55,440 | $47,680 | $27 | -22.4% | — |
| 8 | Missouri | $55,020 | $56,490 | $26 | -23% | 50 |
| 9 | Virginia | $49,860 | $45,390 | $24 | -30.2% | 40 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $49,140 | $48,180 | $24 | -31.2% | 270 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $40,540 | $41,060 | $19 | -43.2% | 30 |
| 12 | Florida | $38,400 | $33,790 | $18 | -46.2% | 380 |
| 13 | Texas | $36,880 | $34,930 | $18 | -48.4% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 6 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,250 | $102,590 | 630 |
| 2 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $89,010 | $85,580 | 830 |
| 3 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,490 | $83,940 | 40 |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,540 | $59,720 | 30 |
| 5 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $48,380 | $50,110 | 150 |
| 6 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $40,090 | $45,230 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing fabric and apparel patternmakerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,340 | $105,820 | 390 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,340 | $105,820 | 390 |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $102,340 | $105,820 | 390 |
| 4 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $89,010 | $89,660 | 370 |
| 5 | Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $89,010 | $89,660 | 370 |
| 6 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $89,010 | $89,040 | 380 |
| 7 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | $63,760 | $73,450 | 1,020 |
| 8 | Apparel Manufacturing | $63,330 | $72,880 | 1,050 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $62,750 | $71,420 | 2,950 |
| 10 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $62,750 | $71,420 | 2,950 |
| 11 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $56,660 | $64,080 | 1,640 |
| 12 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $56,560 | $53,630 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fabric and apparel patternmakers make in the U.S.?
The median fabric and apparel patternmakers salary in the United States is $62,750 per year (mean $71,420), and about 80% earn between $33,790 and $123,540.
How much do fabric and apparel patternmakers make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays fabric and apparel patternmakers the most?
New York has the highest average pay for fabric and apparel patternmakers at $102,040 per year (median $101,230).
What is the job outlook for fabric and apparel patternmakers?
Employment is projected to change -10.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 300 openings per year.