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 $56,976 for beginners, reaching about $58,480 at mid-level, and approach $61,920 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 $65,867, California $65,617, Massachusetts $64,743. 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; Tailor II: $70,938; Master Tailor: $68,739; Alterations Shop Tailor/Fitter: $65,338; Alterations Administrative: $46,080.

Alterations Tailor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Alterations Tailor make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alterations Tailor in Rhode Island is $61,679 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,284
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,200 to $70,371
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,391

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Alterations Tailor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,371	$5,864	$1,353	$34
Average	$61,679	$5,140	$1,186	$30
25th Percentile	$54,200	$4,517	$1,042	$26

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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): $56,976
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,323
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,480
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,868
Expert (over 8 years): $61,920

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Alterations Tailor	$56,976
Intermediate Level Alterations Tailor	$57,323
Senior Level Alterations Tailor	$58,480
Specialist Level Alterations Tailor	$59,868
Expert Level Alterations Tailor	$61,920

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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: $65,867.
California: $65,617.
Massachusetts: $64,743.

District of Columbia $65,867 California $65,617 Massachusetts $64,743 Washington $64,505 New Jersey $64,481 Alaska $64,397 Connecticut $63,577 New York $63,243

Hawaii $62,179 Rhode Island $61,679 Maryland $61,340 Minnesota $60,876 Colorado $60,697 Illinois $60,638 Oregon $60,412 Delaware $60,245

New Hampshire $60,140 Virginia $59,906 Pennsylvania $59,222 Nevada $58,877 North Dakota $58,764 Michigan $58,585 Wisconsin $58,520 Vermont $58,389

Texas $58,026 Maine $58,002 Arizona $57,967 Ohio $57,925 Georgia $57,378 Indiana $57,104 Wyoming $57,051 Utah $56,967

Iowa $56,932 Kansas $56,646 Louisiana $56,563 North Carolina $56,533 Missouri $56,521 Florida $56,289 Montana $56,164 Nebraska $56,045

Kentucky $55,980 South Carolina $55,742 Tennessee $55,593 Idaho $55,534 New Mexico $55,099 Oklahoma $55,004 Alabama $54,653 South Dakota $54,064

Arkansas $53,743 West Virginia $53,570 Mississippi $53,053

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:

Adamsville: $62,690
Albion: $61,649
Ashaway: $62,928

Adamsville, RI $62,690 Albion, RI $61,649 Ashaway, RI $62,928 Barrington, RI $61,649 Block Island, RI $62,601 Bradford, RI $62,886 Bristol, RI $61,590 Carolina, RI $62,375

Charlestown, RI $62,440 Chepachet, RI $61,530 Clayville, RI $61,590 Coventry, RI $61,530 West Greenwich, RI $61,488 East Greenwich, RI $61,572 Exeter, RI $62,886 Fiskeville, RI $61,649

Forestdale, RI $61,590 Foster, RI $61,488 Glendale, RI $61,488 Greene, RI $62,179 Greenville, RI $61,649 Harmony, RI $61,631 Harrisville, RI $61,530 Hope, RI $61,649

Hope Valley, RI $62,928 Hopkinton, RI $62,946 Jamestown, RI $62,315 Kenyon, RI $62,869 Little Compton, RI $62,666 Manville, RI $61,649 Mapleville, RI $61,488 Newport, RI $62,327

Middletown, RI $62,589 North Kingstown, RI $61,471 North Scituate, RI $61,631 Oakland, RI $61,548 Pascoag, RI $61,512 Pawtucket, RI $61,649 Central Falls, RI $61,649 Cumberland, RI $61,649

Lincoln, RI $61,649 Portsmouth, RI $62,077 Prudence Island, RI $61,530 Rockville, RI $62,946 Saunderstown, RI $62,351 Shannock, RI $62,851 Slatersville, RI $61,590 Slocum, RI $62,351

Tiverton, RI $62,708 Wakefield, RI $62,286 Kingston, RI $62,298 Narragansett, RI $62,309 Peace Dale, RI $62,286 Warren, RI $61,631 Warwick, RI $61,649 Westerly, RI $62,964

West Kingston, RI $62,333 West Warwick, RI $61,649 Wood River Junction, RI $62,886 Woonsocket, RI $61,590 North Smithfield, RI $61,631 Wyoming, RI $62,869 Providence, RI $61,649 Cranston, RI $61,649

North Providence, RI $61,649 East Providence, RI $61,649 Riverside, RI $61,649 Rumford, RI $61,649 Smithfield, RI $61,649 Johnston, RI $61,649

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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$54,200

Average $61,679/year

$70,371

$4,517

Average $5,140/month

$5,864

$1,042

Average $1,186/week

$1,353

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,371	$5,864	$1,353	$34
Average	$61,679	$5,140	$1,186	$30
25th Percentile	$54,200	$4,517	$1,042	$26

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