Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $51,010 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $61,410
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $39,860
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $61,410
    90th
    $61,410

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 45% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 55% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,320
    Washington $51,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,690
    Hawaii $46,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,800
    Delaware $43,010

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Seattle, WA is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Seattle, WA is 24.8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,860.