Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$67,670
↑ 70.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 70.0% since 2011 ($39,800 → $67,670)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $67,670
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 10.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,670 | +8.3% |
| 2023 | $62,510 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $60,320 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $58,650 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | $49,680 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | $45,070 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | $40,560 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | $40,460 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $39,650 | -9.7% |
| 2015 | $43,900 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | $41,310 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | $40,130 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $38,650 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | $39,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.