Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary
The median fabric and apparel patternmakers salary in the United States is $62,750 per year ($30.17/hour). Salaries range from $33,790 at the entry level to $123,540+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,950 fabric and apparel patternmakers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 10.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$62,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.17
per hour
Employment
2,950
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,790
25th percentile
$42,620
Median
$62,750
75th percentile
$93,930
90th percentile
$123,540
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-10.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary by State
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$34K$101K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$101K
+61%
California
$89K
+42%
Pennsylvania
$66K
+5%
Indiana
$59K
-5%
Missouri
$56K
-10%
Oregon
$56K
-11%
Ohio
$49K
-22%
North Carolina
$48K
-23%
Massachusetts
$48K
-24%
Virginia
$45K
-28%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $101,230 | +61.3% |
| California | $89,010 | +41.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $65,900 | +5.0% |
| Indiana | $59,400 | -5.3% |
| Missouri | $56,490 | -10.0% |
| Oregon | $55,740 | -11.2% |
| Ohio | $49,220 | -21.6% |
| North Carolina | $48,180 | -23.2% |
| Massachusetts | $47,680 | -24.0% |
| Virginia | $45,390 | -27.7% |
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,250 | +61.4% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $89,010 | +41.8% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,490 | +36.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,540 | -11.5% |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $48,380 | -22.9% |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $40,090 | -36.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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