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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $39,010 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $29,560
90th percentile $50,200
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,560
    25th
    $31,090
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $50,200
    90th
    $50,200

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 52% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 48% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $39,090
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,740
    Florida $37,590
    Jacksonville, FL $35,720

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,880
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Orlando, FL is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Orlando, FL is 4.5% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $29,560 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,090.