Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Washington
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Washington earn a median of $54,300 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($41,640)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,550; the top 10% earn over $70,580. Nationally the range is $29,920 to $63,670.
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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers pay in Washington
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Washington?
The median is $54,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,550 and the top 10% earn over $70,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 42 (+30% vs. the national median of $41,640). Living costs are not included.