Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in California
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in California earn a median of $44,360 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 2,180
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,820; the top 10% earn over $64,340. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in California
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in California?
The median is $44,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,820 and the top 10% earn over $64,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 42 (+7% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.