Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $79,820 +18% vs national
Median hourly $38.38
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $100,140
Employed locally 780
National median $67,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $79,820
    75th
    $89,120
    90th
    $100,140

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary vs area income 85% Median Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary is 15% 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
    California $77,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,460

    Nearby metros — Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $85,490
    California $77,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,540
    North Carolina $49,980

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers in Los Angeles, CA is $38.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 18% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.