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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary in California

In California, fabric and apparel patternmakers earn a median of $77,440 per year.

Median (California)
$77,440
Bottom 10%
$39,110
Top 10%
$100,140
Employed in California
910

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, fabric and apparel patternmakers earn a median of $77,440 — 14% above the national median of $67,670. Locally the range runs $39,110 to $100,140. About 910 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 12 states for fabric and apparel patternmakers pay — roughly the 82th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $100,350) by 30%. State employment of about 910 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$67,670
US bottom 10%
$34,590
US top 10%
$112,540

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Writing

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