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

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

How does experience change An Alterations Tailor's salary?

An Alterations Tailor's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,638 for beginners, reaching about $57,109 at mid-level, and approach $60,470 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Alterations Tailor?

Alterations Tailor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Alterations Tailor roles are District of Columbia $65,855, California $65,605, Massachusetts $64,731. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Alterations Tailor roles make?

Salaries for Alterations Tailor level roles vary by specialization: Alterations Manager: $77,283; Master Tailor: $68,771; Alterations Shop Tailor/Fitter: $65,320; Tailor II: $60,897; Alterations Administrative: $46,072.

Alterations Tailor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Alterations Tailor make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alterations Tailor in Delaware is $60,234 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,438
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,921 to $68,716
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,262

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Alterations Tailor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,716	$5,726	$1,321	$33
Average	$60,234	$5,020	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$52,921	$4,410	$1,018	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Alterations Tailor Salaries

An Alterations 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 Alterations Tailor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Alterations 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): $55,638
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,977
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,109
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,468
Expert (over 8 years): $60,470

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Alterations Tailor	$55,638
Intermediate Level Alterations Tailor	$55,977
Senior Level Alterations Tailor	$57,109
Specialist Level Alterations Tailor	$58,468
Expert Level Alterations Tailor	$60,470

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

District of Columbia: $65,855.
California: $65,605.
Massachusetts: $64,731.

District of Columbia $65,855 California $65,605 Massachusetts $64,731 Washington $64,493 New Jersey $64,469 Alaska $64,386 Connecticut $63,565 New York $63,232

Hawaii $62,168 Rhode Island $61,668 Maryland $61,329 Minnesota $60,865 Colorado $60,687 Illinois $60,627 Oregon $60,401 Delaware $60,234

New Hampshire $60,130 Virginia $59,895 Pennsylvania $59,211 Nevada $58,866 North Dakota $58,753 Michigan $58,575 Wisconsin $58,510 Vermont $58,379

Texas $58,016 Maine $57,992 Arizona $57,956 Ohio $57,915 Georgia $57,368 Indiana $57,094 Wyoming $57,040 Utah $56,957

Iowa $56,921 Kansas $56,636 Louisiana $56,553 North Carolina $56,523 Missouri $56,511 Florida $56,279 Montana $56,154 Nebraska $56,035

Kentucky $55,970 South Carolina $55,732 Tennessee $55,583 Idaho $55,524 New Mexico $55,090 Oklahoma $54,994 Alabama $54,643 South Dakota $54,055

Arkansas $53,733 West Virginia $53,561 Mississippi $53,043

Top Paying Cities for Alterations 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: $62,340
Little Creek: $61,763
Magnolia: $62,019

Lincoln, DE $62,340 Little Creek, DE $61,763 Magnolia, DE $62,019 Milford, DE $62,340 Marydel, DE $61,531 Millsboro, DE $62,340 Millville, DE $62,756 Milton, DE $62,340

Nassau, DE $62,340 Ocean View, DE $62,756 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,756 Seaford, DE $61,686 Selbyville, DE $62,756 Smyrna, DE $61,460 Viola, DE $62,019 Woodside, DE $61,840

Bear, DE $61,008 Newark, DE $61,032 Claymont, DE $61,079 Delaware City, DE $61,032 Hockessin, DE $61,079 Kirkwood, DE $61,032 Middletown, DE $61,335 Montchanin, DE $61,079

New Castle, DE $61,079 Odessa, DE $61,418 Port Penn, DE $60,865 Rockland, DE $61,079 Saint Georges, DE $61,032 Townsend, DE $61,329 Winterthur, DE $61,079 Lewes, DE $62,340

Wilmington, DE $61,079 Dover, DE $61,733 Dover Afb, DE $61,876 Bethany Beach, DE $62,756 Bethel, DE $61,686 Bridgeville, DE $62,340 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,799 Cheswold, DE $61,591

Clayton, DE $61,436 Dagsboro, DE $62,756 Delmar, DE $61,686 Ellendale, DE $62,340 Felton, DE $62,340 Fenwick Island, DE $62,756 Frankford, DE $62,756 Frederica, DE $62,340

Georgetown, DE $62,340 Greenwood, DE $62,340 Harbeson, DE $62,340 Harrington, DE $62,340 Hartly, DE $61,406 Houston, DE $62,340 Kenton, DE $61,436 Laurel, DE $61,686

Yorklyn, DE $61,079

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

Understanding how an Alterations 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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$52,921

Average $60,234/year

$68,716

$4,410

Average $5,020/month

$5,726

$1,018

Average $1,158/week

$1,321

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,716	$5,726	$1,321	$33
Average	$60,234	$5,020	$1,158	$29
25th Percentile	$52,921	$4,410	$1,018	$25

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