Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in California
Ranked #8 of 42 · CA
9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,200 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $44,360
Employment 2,180
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,820P25 $39,270 Median $44,360P75 $49,540P90 $64,340
About 80% of tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewerss in California earn between $35,820 and $64,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers salary in California is $49,200, about 9% above the U.S. average ($45,140). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59,020 | $55,320 | 80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,450 | $51,730 | 200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,610 | $45,330 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $44,470 | $44,930 | 150 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $44,240 | $45,450 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,080 | $51,870 | 1,150 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $38,720 | $41,290 | 170 |
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