The average salary for a tailor in the United States is around $31,520 per year.
Avg Salary
Tailors earn an average yearly salary of $31,520.
Wages typically start from $20,870 and go up to $54,740.
48% below national average Updated in 2019
Tailor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level tailor earnings begin at:
$26.32 per hour
$54,740 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level tailor earnings begin at:
$19.95 per hour
$41,490 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level tailor earnings begin at:
$15.15 per hour
$31,520 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level tailor earnings begin at:
$11.97 per hour
$24,900 per year
10th percentile
Starting level tailor earnings begin at:
$10.03 per hour
$20,870 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Tailor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $46,840 |
| District of Columbia | $45,090 |
| California | $43,560 |
| Arizona | $38,380 |
| Connecticut | $37,160 |
| Massachusetts | $36,090 |
| New York | $36,010 |
| Alaska | $35,480 |
| Michigan | $35,090 |
| Colorado | $34,710 |
| Ohio | $34,580 |
| Georgia | $34,550 |
| Missouri | $34,370 |
| Iowa | $34,210 |
| Maryland | $34,090 |
| North Dakota | $33,100 |
| Louisiana | $32,820 |
| South Carolina | $32,600 |
| Illinois | $32,360 |
| Washington | $32,060 |
| Nevada | $31,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,140 |
| Oregon | $29,990 |
| Idaho | $29,850 |
| Nebraska | $29,710 |
| New Jersey | $29,250 |
| Wisconsin | $29,240 |
| Utah | $29,230 |
| Maine | $29,140 |
| Kentucky | $29,040 |
| Alabama | $28,900 |
| Tennessee | $28,180 |
| Indiana | $27,640 |
| Oklahoma | $27,300 |
| Hawaii | $27,270 |
| Texas | $27,180 |
| Florida | $27,080 |
| Delaware | $26,810 |
| Arkansas | $25,100 |
| Mississippi | $24,740 |
| Montana | $24,480 |
| Virginia | $24,040 |
| North Carolina | $23,400 |
| New Hampshire | $23,330 |
| West Virginia | $22,140 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,920 |
How do tailor salaries compare to similar careers?
Tailors earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than piano tuners but more than couriers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Piano tuner salary | $37K |
| Printing worker salary | $35K |
| Landscaper salary | $35K |
| Aesthetician salary | $34K |
| Upholsterer salary | $34K |
| Tailor salary | $32K |
| Administrative assistant salary | $32K |
| Engraver salary | $31K |
| Delivery service driver salary | $31K |
| Courier salary | $32K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)