Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $40,860 +0% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $27,110
90th percentile $48,340
Employed locally 400
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,110
    25th
    $29,860
    50th (median)
    $40,860
    75th
    $44,040
    90th
    $48,340

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 56% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 44% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $39,680
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $39,090
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $39,010
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,740
    Florida $37,590
    Jacksonville, FL $35,720

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Miami, FL is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Miami, FL is 0% above 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $27,110 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,860.