Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,490 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $24,600
90th percentile $37,880
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,600
    25th
    $28,810
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $33,820
    90th
    $37,880

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 38% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 62% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,120
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Houston, TX is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Houston, TX is 25.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $24,600 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,810.