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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$50,580
- Pittsburgh$44,010
- Lancaster$43,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $50,580 | $57,020 | $44,450 | $41,268 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $44,010 | $48,310 | $26,840 | $36,191 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $43,220 | $40,180 | $38,520 | $35,580 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are 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
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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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