Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in California earn a median salary of $43,318 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +6% vs the national median of $40,860. An estimated 2,000 tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $38,730 to $49,770 depending on location.
$43,318
Avg median salary in California
$49,770
Highest paying metro
$38,730
Lowest paying metro
2,000
Employed in California
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $49,770 | $46,960 | $58,710 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,910 | $45,390 | $65,190 | 1,220 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,760 | $44,290 | $57,320 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,140 | $39,780 | $48,670 | 180 |
| Sacramento, CA | $40,900 | $40,260 | $44,570 | 90 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,590 | $39,210 | $47,480 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,740 | $37,440 | $43,670 | 190 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,730 | $37,510 | $47,000 | 30 |