Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $50,350 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $23,790
90th percentile $51,280
Employed locally 230
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,790
    25th
    $29,490
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $50,490
    90th
    $51,280

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 68% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 32% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,490

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in San Antonio, TX is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in San Antonio, TX is 23.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $23,790 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,490.