Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $45,590 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $47,220
Employed locally 30
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $40,960
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $47,170
    90th
    $47,220

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 54% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 46% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Phoenix, AZ is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,960.