Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $44,960 +10% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $54,990
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $26,000
    50th (median)
    $44,960
    75th
    $54,990
    90th
    $54,990

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 61% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 39% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,660
    Lancaster, PA $45,910
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,860
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $31,300
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,490

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Pittsburgh, PA is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,000.