Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in California
In California, tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers earn a median of $45,390 per year.
Median (California)
$45,390
Bottom 10%
$37,330
Top 10%
$80,900
Employed in California
2,240
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers earn a median of $45,390 — 11% above the national median of $40,860. Locally the range runs $37,330 to $80,900. About 2,240 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #13 of 47 states for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers pay — roughly the 74th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $57,380) by 26%. State employment of about 2,240 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$40,860
US bottom 10%
$27,110
US top 10%
$62,490
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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