Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$40,860
↑ 55.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 55.9% since 2011 ($26,210 → $40,860)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $40,860
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,860 | +11.5% |
| 2023 | $36,650 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | $34,280 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | $31,420 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | $32,640 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $31,520 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $31,000 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | $28,600 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | $28,240 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | $25,830 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | $26,460 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | $25,590 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | $26,280 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $26,210 | — |
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.