The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Illinois is $38,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,150.
Pay spans roughly $30,490 at the 10th percentile to $63,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.43 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $38,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.43 |
| 10th percentile | $30,490 |
| 90th percentile | $63,660 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.