Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary in California
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers in California earn a median of $89,010 a year, +42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +42% ($62,750)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,730; the top 10% earn over $114,800. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $123,540.
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers pay in California
How much do fabric and apparel patternmakers make in California?
The median is $89,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,730 and the top 10% earn over $114,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for fabric and apparel patternmakers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 13 (+42% vs. the national median of $62,750). Living costs are not included.