Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Washington only, where the average is $54,780 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers average at $65,530 and the median at $57,720 for 80 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,140.

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$54,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$54,780	$55,000	$37,110	$44,075	109

*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

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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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