What are the main factors that influence a Patternmaker's salary?

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

How does experience change a Patternmaker's salary?

A Patternmaker's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,874 for beginners, reaching about $57,349 at mid-level, and approach $60,741 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Patternmaker?

Patternmaker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patternmaker roles are District of Columbia $62,328, California $62,092, Massachusetts $61,264. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patternmaker roles make?

Salaries for Patternmaker level roles vary by specialization: Activewear designer patternmaker: $95,806; Fabric/Apparel Patternmaker: $54,761.

Patternmaker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patternmaker make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patternmaker in Delaware is $57,008 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,443
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,840 to $64,564
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,402

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Patternmaker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,564	$5,380	$1,242	$31
Average	$57,008	$4,751	$1,096	$27
25th Percentile	$48,840	$4,070	$939	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Patternmaker Salaries

A Patternmaker'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 Patternmaker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patternmaker'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): $55,874
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,214
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,349
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,710
Expert (over 8 years): $60,741

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Patternmaker	$55,874
Intermediate Level Patternmaker	$56,214
Senior Level Patternmaker	$57,349
Specialist Level Patternmaker	$58,710
Expert Level Patternmaker	$60,741

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How Do Patternmaker 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 Patternmakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,328.
California: $62,092.
Massachusetts: $61,264.

District of Columbia $62,328 California $62,092 Massachusetts $61,264 Washington $61,039 New Jersey $61,017 Alaska $60,938 Connecticut $60,161 New York $59,846

Hawaii $58,838 Rhode Island $58,365 Maryland $58,044 Minnesota $57,605 Colorado $57,436 Illinois $57,380 Oregon $57,166 Delaware $57,008

New Hampshire $56,909 Virginia $56,688 Pennsylvania $56,040 Nevada $55,714 North Dakota $55,607 Michigan $55,438 Wisconsin $55,376 Vermont $55,252

Texas $54,909 Maine $54,886 Arizona $54,852 Ohio $54,813 Georgia $54,295 Indiana $54,036 Wyoming $53,985 Utah $53,907

Iowa $53,873 Kansas $53,603 Louisiana $53,524 North Carolina $53,496 Missouri $53,484 Florida $53,265 Montana $53,147 Nebraska $53,034

Kentucky $52,972 South Carolina $52,747 Tennessee $52,606 Idaho $52,550 New Mexico $52,139 Oklahoma $52,049 Alabama $51,717 South Dakota $51,160

Arkansas $50,856 West Virginia $50,692 Mississippi $50,203

Top Paying Cities for Patternmakers

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: $59,001
Little Creek: $58,455
Magnolia: $58,697

Lincoln, DE $59,001 Little Creek, DE $58,455 Magnolia, DE $58,697 Milford, DE $59,001 Marydel, DE $58,236 Millsboro, DE $59,001 Millville, DE $59,395 Milton, DE $59,001

Nassau, DE $59,001 Ocean View, DE $59,395 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,395 Seaford, DE $58,382 Selbyville, DE $59,395 Smyrna, DE $58,168 Viola, DE $58,697 Woodside, DE $58,528

Bear, DE $57,740 Newark, DE $57,763 Claymont, DE $57,808 Delaware City, DE $57,763 Hockessin, DE $57,808 Kirkwood, DE $57,763 Middletown, DE $58,050 Montchanin, DE $57,808

New Castle, DE $57,808 Odessa, DE $58,129 Port Penn, DE $57,605 Rockland, DE $57,808 Saint Georges, DE $57,763 Townsend, DE $58,044 Winterthur, DE $57,808 Lewes, DE $59,001

Wilmington, DE $57,808 Dover, DE $58,427 Dover Afb, DE $58,562 Bethany Beach, DE $59,395 Bethel, DE $58,382 Bridgeville, DE $59,001 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,489 Cheswold, DE $58,292

Clayton, DE $58,146 Dagsboro, DE $59,395 Delmar, DE $58,382 Ellendale, DE $59,001 Felton, DE $59,001 Fenwick Island, DE $59,395 Frankford, DE $59,395 Frederica, DE $59,001

Georgetown, DE $59,001 Greenwood, DE $59,001 Harbeson, DE $59,001 Harrington, DE $59,001 Hartly, DE $58,117 Houston, DE $59,001 Kenton, DE $58,146 Laurel, DE $58,382

Yorklyn, DE $57,808

Patternmaker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patternmaker'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 January 01, 2026

$48,840

Average $57,008/year

$64,564

$4,070

Average $4,751/month

$5,380

$939

Average $1,096/week

$1,242

$23

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,564	$5,380	$1,242	$31
Average	$57,008	$4,751	$1,096	$27
25th Percentile	$48,840	$4,070	$939	$23

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