Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Washington

In Washington we have BLS pay data for tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Seattle only, where the average is $59,060 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers average at $56,380 and the median at $54,300 for 100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,140.

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

Seattle$59,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$59,060	$54,300	$48,050	$49,635	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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