Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers Wages
SOC 51-6050 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers is $35,680 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $27,040 and the 90th percentile is $52,950, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
18,340
P10
$27,040
P25
$31,050
Median
$35,680
P75
$44,240
P90
$52,950
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,680 | $39,020 | $27,040 | $52,950 | 18,340 | — |
| 2022 | $33,850 | $36,590 | $23,910 | $52,270 | 20,320 | -5.13% |
| 2021 | $31,180 | $34,630 | $22,150 | $49,010 | 21,450 | -7.89% |
| 2020 | $32,120 | $35,300 | $20,960 | $56,520 | 24,260 | +3.01% |