SOC 51-6052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $48,200 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,640 by 15.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $48,200 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,640 by 15.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,000 and $52,310. The lowest tenth earn under $36,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $53,680.
Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 10th by median wage. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 532nd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | −11.6% |
| 25th | $40,000 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,200 | +15.8% |
| 75th | $52,310 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $53,680 | +28.9% |
| Mean | $47,030 | +12.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $48,200 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $48,200 buys what $45,905 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,905US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,200 a year, 15.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,820 to $53,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 10th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $48,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $48,200, or $23.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,640, so pay in Maryland is 15.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $53,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $48,200 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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