The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in New Jersey is $45,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,860.
Pay spans roughly $34,290 at the 10th percentile to $91,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.88 per hour. An estimated 710 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $45,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.88 |
| 10th percentile | $34,290 |
| 90th percentile | $91,500 |
| Employment | 710 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.