Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New York
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in New York earn a median salary of $44,828 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.7% vs the national median of $40,860. An estimated 1,920 tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $39,350 to $60,320 depending on location.
$44,828
Avg median salary in New York
$60,320
Highest paying metro
$39,350
Lowest paying metro
1,920
Employed in New York
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $60,320 | $44,040 | $73,420 | 1,630 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,800 | $39,790 | $47,950 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,720 | $41,280 | $58,990 | 50 |
| Albany, NY | $40,320 | $40,320 | $45,490 | 70 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,460 | $34,490 | $44,780 | 50 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,350 | $31,200 | $43,890 | 60 |