The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in California is $45,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,380.
Pay spans roughly $37,330 at the 10th percentile to $80,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.82 per hour. An estimated 2,240 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in California.
| Median (annual) | $45,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.82 |
| 10th percentile | $37,330 |
| 90th percentile | $80,900 |
| Employment | 2,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.