Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in California
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in California earn an average of $49,200 a year. That is $4,060 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $45,140. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $55,320.
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Average pay for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,140 | $21.70 |
| California | $49,200 | $23.66 |
| Oregon | $46,730 | $22.46 |
| Nevada | $46,390 | $22.30 |
| Arizona | $42,180 | $20.28 |
Related jobs in California
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39,750
- Sewing Machine Operators$41,060
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$40,320
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$40,070
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,470
- Upholsterers$50,040
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in California?
The average is $49,200 a year, and the median is $44,360. That is $4,060 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $45,140.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$23.66 an hour on average; the median is $21.33.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($55,320), followed by Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($51,870). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($41,290).
How does California rank?
California ranks #8 of 42 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.