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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Iowa

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Iowa earn a median of $31,680 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$31,680
vs. U.S. median
−24% ($41,640)
Rank among states
37 of 42
Jobs in the state
130

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,460; the top 10% earn over $42,950. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.

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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Iowa

How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Iowa?

The median is $31,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,460 and the top 10% earn over $42,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 42 (−24% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses