The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Virginia is $35,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,600.
Pay spans roughly $27,590 at the 10th percentile to $49,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.88 per hour. An estimated 450 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $35,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.88 |
| 10th percentile | $27,590 |
| 90th percentile | $49,450 |
| Employment | 450 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.