Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $49,770 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $67,380
Employed locally 70
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $58,710
    90th
    $67,380

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 32% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 68% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $47,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,760
    Lancaster, PA $45,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,770
    California $45,390

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in San Jose, CA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in San Jose, CA is 21.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.