The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Texas is $35,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,710.
Pay spans roughly $24,600 at the 10th percentile to $51,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.11 per hour. An estimated 1,840 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $35,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.11 |
| 10th percentile | $24,600 |
| 90th percentile | $51,120 |
| Employment | 1,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.