What are the main factors that influence an Alteration Tailor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Alteration Tailor?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Alteration Tailor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Alteration Tailor's salary?

An Alteration Tailor's salary grows with experience: a Alteration Tailor (0-1 years)earns $38,947, a Returns Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $43,114, a Returns Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $47,608, a Returns Supervisor (5+ years)earns $61,010, a Returns Manager (5+ years)earns $68,503,

What are the highest paying states for an Alteration Tailor?

Alteration Tailor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Alteration Tailor roles are District of Columbia $41,979, California $41,820, Massachusetts $41,263. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Alteration Tailor roles make?

Salaries for Alteration Tailor level roles vary by specialization: Tailor II: $71,022; Master Tailor: $68,686; Alterations Shop Tailor/Fitter: $65,364; Alterations Tailor: $59,505; Alterations/Tailor Shop Administrator: $43,633.

Alteration Tailor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Alteration Tailor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alteration Tailor in Delaware is $38,396 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): $44,263
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,751 to $41,467
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,343

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Alteration Tailor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,467	$3,456	$797	$20
Average	$38,396	$3,200	$738	$18
25th Percentile	$35,751	$2,979	$688	$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 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): $38,947
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,114
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,608
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,010
Expert (over 8 years): $68,503

Levels	Salary
Alteratio... Level Alteration Tailor	$38,947
Returns C... Level Alteration Tailor	$43,114
Returns C... Level Alteration Tailor	$47,608
Returns S... Level Alteration Tailor	$61,010
Returns M... Level Alteration Tailor	$68,503

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How Do Alteration Tailor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Alteration Tailors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,979.
California: $41,820.
Massachusetts: $41,263.

District of Columbia $41,979 California $41,820 Massachusetts $41,263 Washington $41,111 New Jersey $41,096 Alaska $41,043 Connecticut $40,520 New York $40,307

Hawaii $39,629 Rhode Island $39,310 Maryland $39,094 Minnesota $38,798 Colorado $38,684 Illinois $38,647 Oregon $38,502 Delaware $38,396

New Hampshire $38,330 Virginia $38,180 Pennsylvania $37,744 Nevada $37,524 North Dakota $37,452 Michigan $37,338 Wisconsin $37,297 Vermont $37,213

Texas $36,982 Maine $36,967 Arizona $36,944 Ohio $36,918 Georgia $36,569 Indiana $36,394 Wyoming $36,360 Utah $36,307

Iowa $36,284 Kansas $36,102 Louisiana $36,049 North Carolina $36,030 Missouri $36,023 Florida $35,875 Montana $35,795 Nebraska $35,720

Kentucky $35,678 South Carolina $35,526 Tennessee $35,431 Idaho $35,393 New Mexico $35,117 Oklahoma $35,056 Alabama $34,832 South Dakota $34,457

Arkansas $34,252 West Virginia $34,142 Mississippi $33,812

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:

Lincoln: $38,223
Little Creek: $38,503
Magnolia: $38,448

Lincoln, DE $38,223 Little Creek, DE $38,503 Magnolia, DE $38,448 Milford, DE $38,320 Marydel, DE $38,383 Millsboro, DE $38,063 Millville, DE $38,122 Milton, DE $38,188

Nassau, DE $38,215 Ocean View, DE $38,115 Rehoboth Beach, DE $38,189 Seaford, DE $38,210 Selbyville, DE $38,052 Smyrna, DE $38,530 Viola, DE $38,352 Woodside, DE $38,455

Bear, DE $38,367 Newark, DE $38,352 Claymont, DE $38,431 Delaware City, DE $38,391 Hockessin, DE $38,349 Kirkwood, DE $38,383 Middletown, DE $38,398 Montchanin, DE $38,358

New Castle, DE $38,363 Odessa, DE $38,417 Port Penn, DE $38,443 Rockland, DE $38,361 Saint Georges, DE $38,386 Townsend, DE $38,445 Winterthur, DE $38,366 Lewes, DE $38,203

Wilmington, DE $38,351 Dover, DE $38,503 Dover Afb, DE $38,300 Bethany Beach, DE $38,075 Bethel, DE $38,115 Bridgeville, DE $38,204 Camden Wyoming, DE $38,395 Cheswold, DE $38,491

Clayton, DE $38,492 Dagsboro, DE $38,049 Delmar, DE $37,988 Ellendale, DE $38,103 Felton, DE $38,317 Fenwick Island, DE $38,057 Frankford, DE $37,991 Frederica, DE $38,355

Georgetown, DE $38,034 Greenwood, DE $38,211 Harbeson, DE $38,075 Harrington, DE $38,269 Hartly, DE $38,388 Houston, DE $38,214 Kenton, DE $38,494 Laurel, DE $38,011

Yorklyn, DE $38,360

Alteration Tailor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Alteration Tailor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Alteration Tailor positions in Aerospace & Defense or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Alteration Tailor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Alteration Tailor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$46,076	$22.0	20%

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.

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$35,751

Average $38,396/year

$41,467

$2,979

Average $3,200/month

$3,456

$688

Average $738/week

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,467	$3,456	$797	$20
Average	$38,396	$3,200	$738	$18
25th Percentile	$35,751	$2,979	$688	$17

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