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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$55,320
- Los Angeles$51,870
- San Francisco$51,730
- Stockton$45,450
- San Diego$45,330
- Sacramento$44,930
- Riverside$41,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $55,320 | $59,020 | $47,970 | $45,118 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $51,870 | $40,080 | $38,280 | $42,553 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $51,730 | $49,450 | $46,160 | $42,449 | 116 |
| Stockton | $45,450 | $44,240 | $39,070 | $37,745 | 105 |
| San Diego | $45,330 | $44,610 | $40,740 | $37,654 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $44,930 | $44,470 | $40,170 | $37,348 | 107 |
| Riverside | $41,290 | $38,720 | $37,880 | $34,569 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in other states
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary by city and state
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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 51-6052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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