Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Massachusetts
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,470 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,660; the top 10% earn over $63,890. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Massachusetts
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $50,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,660 and the top 10% earn over $63,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 42 (+21% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.