Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Illinois
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Illinois earn a median of $42,330 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,210; the top 10% earn over $65,720. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Illinois
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Illinois?
The median is $42,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,210 and the top 10% earn over $65,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 42 (+2% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.