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

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

How does experience change A Tailor's salary?

A Tailor's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,297 for beginners, reaching about $37,431 at mid-level, and approach $37,960 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Tailor?

Tailor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Tailor roles are District of Columbia $38,892, California $38,745, Massachusetts $38,228. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Tailor roles make?

Salaries for Tailor level roles vary by specialization: Tailor II: $70,938; Master Tailor: $68,739; Alterations Shop Tailor/Fitter: $65,338; Alterations Tailor: $59,490; Alterations/Tailor Shop Administrator: $43,630.

How do different companies affect a Tailor's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Tailor roles. Large, established industry leaders like Subway IP LLC ($57,183) and Kesem ($49,677) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $35,814.

Tailor Salary in the United States

How much does a Tailor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tailor in the United States is $35,127 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,940
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,045 to $39,216
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,330

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Tailor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,216	$3,268	$754	$19
Average	$35,127	$2,927	$676	$17
25th Percentile	$31,045	$2,587	$597	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Tailor Salaries

A 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 Tailor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $35,297
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,977
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,431
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,630
Expert (over 8 years): $37,960

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Tailor	$35,297
Intermediate Level Tailor	$35,977
Senior Level Tailor	$37,431
Specialist Level Tailor	$37,630
Expert Level Tailor	$37,960

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

District of Columbia: $38,892.
California: $38,745.
Massachusetts: $38,228.

District of Columbia $38,892 California $38,745 Massachusetts $38,228 Washington $38,088 New Jersey $38,074 Alaska $38,024 Connecticut $37,540 New York $37,343

Hawaii $36,714 Rhode Island $36,419 Maryland $36,219 Minnesota $35,945 Colorado $35,840 Illinois $35,804 Oregon $35,671 Delaware $35,573

New Hampshire $35,511 Virginia $35,372 Pennsylvania $34,968 Nevada $34,765 North Dakota $34,698 Michigan $34,593 Wisconsin $34,554 Vermont $34,477

Texas $34,262 Maine $34,248 Arizona $34,227 Ohio $34,203 Georgia $33,880 Indiana $33,718 Wyoming $33,686 Utah $33,637

Iowa $33,616 Kansas $33,447 Louisiana $33,398 North Carolina $33,381 Missouri $33,374 Florida $33,237 Montana $33,163 Nebraska $33,093

Kentucky $33,054 South Carolina $32,914 Tennessee $32,826 Idaho $32,791 New Mexico $32,534 Oklahoma $32,478 Alabama $32,271 South Dakota $31,923

Arkansas $31,733 West Virginia $31,631 Mississippi $31,326

Top Paying Cities for 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: $44,305
San Francisco: $43,869
Oakland: $42,896

San Jose, CA $44,305

San Francisco, CA $43,869

Oakland, CA $42,896

New York, NY $40,708

Queens Village, NY $40,445

Paramus, NJ $40,164

Passaic, NJ $40,129

Bergenfield, NJ $40,093

Stamford, CT $40,041

Huntington, NY $40,006

Newark, NJ $39,777

Bridgeport, CT $39,707

New Brunswick, NJ $39,591

Vallejo, CA $39,517

Middlesex, NJ $39,496

Somerset, NJ $39,465

Petaluma, CA $39,384

Santa Cruz, CA $39,247

Boston, MA $39,177

Monterey, CA $39,001

Fairbanks, AK $38,976

Los Angeles, CA $38,910

Washington, DC $38,892

Seattle, WA $38,829

Santa Rosa, CA $38,822

Juneau, AK $38,720

Orange, CA $38,604

Anchorage, AK $38,541

Anaheim, CA $38,516

Santa Ana, CA $38,464

Nassau, NY $38,442

Long Beach, CA $38,428

Danbury, CT $38,418

Santa Maria, CA $38,298

Everett, WA $38,291

Bremerton, WA $38,119

Trenton, NJ $38,053

Sacramento, CA $38,038

San Diego, CA $38,021

Brockton, MA $38,007

Tacoma, WA $37,993

Santa Barbara, CA $37,944

Lowell, MA $37,803

New Suffolk, NY $37,789

Nashua, NH $37,747

Lompoc, CA $37,691

Ventura, CA $37,656

Stockton, CA $37,645

New Haven, CT $37,575

Atlantic City, NJ $37,483

Hartford, CT $37,406

Modesto, CA $37,389

Poughkeepsie, NY $37,311

New Britain, CT $37,294

Olympia, WA $37,245

Kennewick, WA $37,245

New London, CT $37,238

Norwich, CT $37,227

Lawrence, MA $37,210

Bakersfield, CA $37,111

Riverside, CA $37,062

New Bedford, MA $37,062

Richland, WA $37,027

Portsmouth, NH $36,999

Vineland, NJ $36,992

San Bernardino, CA $36,964

Boulder, CO $36,865

Worcester, MA $36,837

Portland, OR $36,806

Saint Paul, MN $36,763

Minneapolis, MN $36,763

Philadelphia, PA $36,714

Honolulu, HI $36,528

Springfield, MA $36,405

Providence, RI $36,402

Chicago, IL $36,300

Bellingham, WA $36,258

Baltimore, MD $36,219

Chico, CA $36,131

Wilmington, DE $36,071

Pittsfield, MA $36,036

Manchester, NH $35,970

Spokane, WA $35,815

Denver, CO $35,811

Albany, NY $35,646

Troy, NY $35,632

Schenectady, NY $35,559

Burlington, VT $35,481

Portland, ME $35,358

Salem, OR $35,330

Yakima, WA $35,323

Ann Arbor, MI $35,313

Rochester, MN $35,214

Fresno, CA $35,197

Reno, NV $35,197

Milwaukee, WI $35,165

Detroit, MI $35,130

Allentown, PA $35,119

Carson City, NV $35,116

Houston, TX $35,063

Colorado Springs, CO $35,060

Syracuse, NY $35,042

Eugene, OR $34,975

Bismarck, ND $34,933

Gary, IN $34,933

Galveston, TX $34,933

Springfield, OR $34,905

Medford, OR $34,821

Fort Collins, CO $34,807

Austin, TX $34,779

Mesa, AZ $34,705

Phoenix, AZ $34,698

Dallas, TX $34,687

Reading, PA $34,666

Saint Cloud, MN $34,652

Concord, NH $34,621

Madison, WI $34,607

Utica, NY $34,512

Raleigh, NC $34,484

Las Vegas, NV $34,480

Rochester, NY $34,456

Des Moines, IA $34,452

Atlanta, GA $34,396

Battle Creek, MI $34,385

Salt Lake City, UT $34,375

Lancaster, PA $34,322

Champaign, IL $34,315

Harrisburg, PA $34,273

Durham, NC $34,241

Kansas City, MO $34,238

Kansas City, KS $34,231

Fort Worth, TX $34,227

Boca Raton, FL $34,213

Cleveland, OH $34,210

Columbus, OH $34,203

Pittsburgh, PA $34,199

Richmond, VA $34,185

Indianapolis, IN $34,178

Cincinnati, OH $34,132

Petersburg, VA $34,080

Billings, MT $34,002

Lansing, MI $34,002

Huntsville, AL $34,002

Lebanon, PA $33,999

Dayton, OH $33,995

Pueblo, CO $33,995

Appleton, WI $33,985

Buffalo, NY $33,971

Racine, WI $33,953

Charlotte, NC $33,950

Saint Louis, MO $33,939

Springfield, IL $33,925

Elkhart, IN $33,918

York, PA $33,918

Gastonia, NC $33,915

Benton Harbor, MI $33,915

Beaumont, TX $33,894

Lorain, OH $33,887

Toledo, OH $33,872

Binghamton, NY $33,855

Rock Hill, SC $33,851

Rockford, IL $33,834

Fargo, ND $33,816

Elyria, OH $33,816

Flagstaff, AZ $33,792

Fort Lauderdale, FL $33,771

Miami, FL $33,750

Duluth, MN $33,693

Bangor, ME $33,648

Cedar Rapids, IA $33,609

Louisville, KY $33,591

Grand Rapids, MI $33,584

Hialeah, FL $33,581

Casper, WY $33,532

Scranton, PA $33,490

New Orleans, LA $33,479

Virginia Beach, VA $33,476

Akron, OH $33,458

Peoria, IL $33,412

Sarasota, FL $33,405

Green Bay, WI $33,381

Baton Rouge, LA $33,363

Charleston, SC $33,356

Nashville, TN $33,346

Jamestown, NY $33,339

Davenport, IA $33,339

Tucson, AZ $33,321

Cheyenne, WY $33,310

Saint Petersburg, FL $33,300

Tampa, FL $33,293

Omaha, NE $33,286

Port Arthur, TX $33,272

Evansville, IN $33,272

Bradenton, FL $33,258

Santa Fe, NM $33,195

Orlando, FL $33,159

Clearwater, FL $33,121

Canton, OH $33,047

La Crosse, WI $33,047

Grand Forks, ND $33,036

Albuquerque, NM $33,026

Tulsa, OK $33,026

Newport News, VA $33,022

High Point, NC $33,012

Ogden, UT $32,998

Corpus Christi, TX $32,970

Laramie, WY $32,949

Norfolk, VA $32,949

Rock Island, IL $32,928

Saginaw, MI $32,921

Jacksonville, FL $32,917

Salisbury, NC $32,910

Memphis, TN $32,903

Moline, IL $32,885

Fort Myers, FL $32,875

Waterloo, IA $32,829

Spartanburg, SC $32,794

Lincoln, NE $32,777

Fort Wayne, IN $32,770

Birmingham, AL $32,731

Cedar Falls, IA $32,724

Provo, UT $32,720

Springfield, OH $32,717

San Antonio, TX $32,710

Greensboro, NC $32,696

South Bend, IN $32,692

Winston Salem, NC $32,689

Boise, ID $32,678

Savannah, GA $32,654

Muskegon, MI $32,590

Lima, OH $32,548

Lake Charles, LA $32,534

Anderson, IN $32,527

Lexington, KY $32,517

Augusta, GA $32,506

Greenville, SC $32,506

Wichita, KS $32,474

Tuscaloosa, AL $32,474

Columbia, SC $32,443

Bloomington, IN $32,355

Roanoke, VA $32,334

Asheville, NC $32,288

Knoxville, TN $32,229

Shreveport, LA $32,225

Wilmington, NC $32,179

Frankfort, KY $32,113

Oklahoma City, OK $32,088

Chillicothe, OH $32,074

Longview, TX $32,070

Topeka, KS $32,060

Mobile, AL $32,007

Terre Haute, IN $31,993

Erie, PA $31,990

Altoona, PA $31,972

Melbourne, FL $31,962

Amarillo, TX $31,948

Killeen, TX $31,937

Fayetteville, AR $31,909

Sioux Falls, SD $31,884

Chattanooga, TN $31,863

Idaho Falls, ID $31,860

Gainesville, FL $31,786

Portsmouth, OH $31,768

Little Rock, AR $31,761

Lynchburg, VA $31,761

Lafayette, LA $31,747

Youngstown, OH $31,747

Temple, TX $31,733

Daytona Beach, FL $31,726

Clarksville, TN $31,723

Pensacola, FL $31,719

Hopkinsville, KY $31,614

Charleston, WV $31,610

Florence, SC $31,593

Sioux City, IA $31,572

Macon, GA $31,470

Tallahassee, FL $31,466

Fayetteville, NC $31,459

Waco, TX $31,452

Wichita Falls, TX $31,452

Pine Bluff, AR $31,438

Vincennes, IN $31,371

Lubbock, TX $31,357

Great Falls, MT $31,336

Alamogordo, NM $31,333

Abilene, TX $31,305

Rapid City, SD $31,259

Monroe, LA $31,259

Albany, GA $31,238

Huntington, WV $31,234

Jackson, MS $31,231

Greenville, MS $31,227

Parkersburg, WV $31,192

Montgomery, AL $31,185

Johnstown, PA $31,178

Springfield, MO $31,150

Biloxi, MS $31,133

Sumter, SC $31,059

Columbus, GA $31,055

Twin Falls, ID $31,034

Pascagoula, MS $30,989

Kingsport, TN $30,897

Gulfport, MS $30,887

Alexandria, LA $30,771

Fort Smith, AR $30,683

El Paso, TX $30,588

Helena, MT $30,542

Las Cruces, NM $30,430

Harlingen, TX $30,332

Pocatello, ID $30,300

Florence, AL $30,290

Brownsville, TX $30,283

Dothan, AL $30,226

Mcallen, TX $30,209

Columbus, MS $29,949

Altus, OK $29,787

Lawton, OK $29,721

Pierre, SD $29,594

What Skills Can Increase a Tailor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Teamwork (Mentioned in 30.26% Job Postings): Teamwork is a skill consist of interrelated abilities that let you work effectively in an organized group. Teamwork skills are vital to employers, as teams are a basic organizational unit within many companies.
Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
Inventory Management (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Teamwork	30.26%
Work Ethic	1.87%
Inventory Management	0.85%

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 a Tailor's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$38,990	11%
Interviewing	$37,937	8%
Talent Acquisition	$37,234	6%
Written Communication	$37,234	6%
Planning	$36,883	5%
Hard Working	$36,532	4%

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How Education impacts a Tailor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 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 a Tailor with a No Diploma is between $39,768 and $43,591).

Tailor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Tailor

No Diploma 12.5%

High School 37.5%

Associates 12.5%

Bachelors 31.3%

Masters 6.3%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	12.5%
High School	37.5%
Associates	12.5%
Bachelors	31.3%
Masters	6.3%
Doctorate	0.0%

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

Understanding how a 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 April 01, 2026

$31,045

Average $35,127/year

$39,216

$2,587

Average $2,927/month

$3,268

$597

Average $676/week

$754

$15

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,216	$3,268	$754	$19
Average	$35,127	$2,927	$676	$17
25th Percentile	$31,045	$2,587	$597	$15

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Salary Trends for Tailor

Salaries for a Tailor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $28,979 in 2023 to around $29,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Tailor salary trends, .

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2023

$28,979

2024

$29,293

2025

$29,071

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2024	$29,293
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