The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Kentucky is $37,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,940.
Pay spans roughly $27,950 at the 10th percentile to $53,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.98 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $37,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.98 |
| 10th percentile | $27,950 |
| 90th percentile | $53,460 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.