Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Mississippi
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Mississippi earn a median of $25,340 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $25,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,060; the top 10% earn over $49,860. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Mississippi
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Mississippi?
The median is $25,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,060 and the top 10% earn over $49,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 42 (−39% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.