The median annual wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $37,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,010.
Pay spans roughly $31,730 at the 10th percentile to $58,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.89 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $37,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.89 |
| 10th percentile | $31,730 |
| 90th percentile | $58,670 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.