Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $35,180 -48% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $68,640
Employed locally 60
National median $67,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $33,080
    50th (median)
    $35,180
    75th
    $62,230
    90th
    $68,640

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary vs area income 40% Median Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,620
    New York $100,350
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $85,490
    New Jersey $80,860
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,820
    California $77,440

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers in Dallas, TX is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salaries?

    The median Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary in Dallas, TX is 48% below the national median of $67,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers in Dallas?

    Entry-level Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,080.