Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Connecticut
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Connecticut earn a median of $40,000 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460; the top 10% earn over $61,200. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Connecticut
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Connecticut?
The median is $40,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460 and the top 10% earn over $61,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 42 (−4% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.