Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $39,090 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $27,180
90th percentile $53,840
Employed locally 50
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,180
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $39,090
    75th
    $42,080
    90th
    $53,840

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 53% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,320
    District of Columbia $57,380
    New York $57,280
    Boulder, CO $52,570
    Oklahoma City, OK $52,530
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $52,000

    Nearby metros — Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,860
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $39,680
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $39,010
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,740
    Florida $37,590
    Jacksonville, FL $35,720

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $40,440
    Bakers $36,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Cape Coral, FL is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.87 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salaries?

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Cape Coral, FL is 4.3% below the national median of $40,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $27,180 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.