Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $31,300 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.05
10th percentile $26,320
90th percentile $50,930
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,320
    25th
    $26,320
    50th (median)
    $31,300
    75th
    $39,270
    90th
    $50,930

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary vs area income 44% Median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary is 56% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,860
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $39,680
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $39,090
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $39,010
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $38,740
    Florida $37,590

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Tampa, FL is $15.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Tampa, FL is 23.4% below 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (10th percentile) earn around $26,320 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,320.