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Top 6 cities for fabric and apparel patternmakers by average salary
| New York, NY | $102,590 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $85,580 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,940 |
| Boston, MA | $59,720 |
| Hickory, NC | $50,110 |
| Greensboro, NC | $45,230 |
Map: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary by metro area
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $102,590 | $102,590 |
| California | 2 | $85,580 | $83,940 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $59,720 | $59,720 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $50,110 | $45,230 |
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $102,590 | $101,250 | $49.32 | 630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $85,580 | $89,010 | $41.15 | 830 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,940 | $85,490 | $40.36 | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $59,720 | $55,540 | $28.71 | 30 |
| Hickory, NC | $50,110 | $48,380 | $24.09 | 150 |
| Greensboro, NC | $45,230 | $40,090 | $21.75 | 70 |
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary: questions
Where do fabric and apparel patternmakers make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $102,590 a year, among the 6 metro areas we cover.
What is the average fabric and apparel patternmakers salary in the U.S.?
$86,569 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is fabric and apparel patternmakers pay the lowest?
Greensboro, NC, at $45,230 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6092.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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