Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary by State
The national median pay for fabric and apparel patternmakers is $62,750 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,790 in Florida to $101,230 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,790
- 25th percentile
- $42,620
- Median
- $62,750
- 75th percentile
- $93,930
- Top 10%
- $123,540
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,950 jobs.
Median pay in 13 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $101,230 | +61% | $56,880 | $151,340 | 670 |
| 2 | California | $89,010 | +42% | $47,730 | $114,800 | 930 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $65,900 | +5% | $30,060 | $85,940 | 40 |
| 4 | Indiana | $59,400 | −5% | $37,580 | $88,850 | 50 |
| 5 | Missouri | $56,490 | −10% | $37,860 | $79,740 | 50 |
| 6 | Oregon | $55,740 | −11% | $36,250 | $76,770 | 30 |
| 7 | Ohio | $49,220 | −22% | $39,210 | $95,770 | 30 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $48,180 | −23% | $32,240 | $63,450 | 270 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $47,680 | −24% | $43,150 | $77,430 | Not published |
| 10 | Virginia | $45,390 | −28% | $37,780 | $63,500 | 40 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $41,060 | −35% | $31,200 | $49,860 | 30 |
| 12 | Texas | $34,930 | −44% | $21,460 | $66,410 | 70 |
| 13 | Florida | $33,790 | −46% | $33,790 | $47,330 | 380 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary questions
Which state pays fabric and apparel patternmakers the most?
New York, with a median of $101,230 a year (+61% vs. the national median of $62,750). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays fabric and apparel patternmakers the least?
Florida, with a median of $33,790 a year (−46% vs. national).
Where do most fabric and apparel patternmakers work?
California has the most jobs, about 930, with a median of $89,010.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.