Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Mississippi

In Mississippi we have BLS pay data for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Jackson only, where the average is $32,430 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers average at $29,890 and the median at $25,340 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,140.

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$32,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$32,430	$27,060	$20,980	$27,672	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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

More about pay in Mississippi

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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