The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in South Carolina is $34,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,160.
Pay spans roughly $18,660 at the 10th percentile to $57,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.39 per hour. An estimated 550 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $34,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.39 |
| 10th percentile | $18,660 |
| 90th percentile | $57,060 |
| Employment | 550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.