Alteration Tailor Salary in the United States

How much does an Alteration Tailor make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alteration Tailor in the United States is $37,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Alteration Tailor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,706
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,308 to $40,947
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,933
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Alteration Tailor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,947 $3,412 $787 $20
Average $37,917 $3,160 $729 $18
25th Percentile $35,308 $2,942 $679 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Alteration Tailor Salaries

An Alteration Tailor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Alteration Tailor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Alteration Tailor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,460
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,576
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,015
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,240
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,640
Levels Salary
Alteratio... Level Alteration Tailor$38,460
Returns C... Level Alteration Tailor$42,576
Returns C... Level Alteration Tailor$47,015
Returns S... Level Alteration Tailor$60,240
Returns M... Level Alteration Tailor$67,640
$38,460 0 yr
$42,576 < 2 yrs
$47,015 2-4 yrs
$60,240 5-8 yrs
$67,640 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Alteration Tailors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $47,824
  • San Francisco: $47,300
  • Oakland: $46,304

What Skills Can Increase an Alteration Tailor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.21% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.21%
Microsoft Office 2.43%
Data Entry 1.62%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Alteration Tailor's salary.
  • Data Warehouse: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Safety Standards: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Returns Processing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Warehouse
$44,741
18%
Safety Standards
$44,741
18%
Returns Processing
$43,225
14%
Customer Service
$40,191
6%
Integrity
$39,812
5%
Warehouse Management
$39,054
3%
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How Education impacts an Alteration Tailor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Alteration Tailors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Alteration Tailor with a No Diploma is between $35,896 and $38,357).

Alteration Tailor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Alteration Tailor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 83.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Alteration Tailor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Alteration Tailor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Alteration Tailor

Salaries for an Alteration Tailor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,873 in 2023 to around $39,183 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Alteration Tailor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Alteration Tailor Over Time

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2023
$39,873
2024
$39,500
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2024 $39,500
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