Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Texas
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Texas earn a median of $36,260 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,840; the top 10% earn over $51,120. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Texas
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Texas?
The median is $36,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,840 and the top 10% earn over $51,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 42 (−13% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.