Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in New York
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in New York earn a median of $60,210 a year, +45% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +45% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,470; the top 10% earn over $89,980. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
States ranked near New York
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in New York
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in New York?
The median is $60,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,470 and the top 10% earn over $89,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 42 (+45% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.