SOC 51-6052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers — Ogden
Ogden, UT · 2 metro areas compared
In Ogden, UT the median wage is $37,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ogden, UT the median wage is $37,080. That is 11.0% lower than the national median of $41,640. Pay ranges from under $26,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,540 to $48,780.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $48,750. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 394th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,040 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $30,540 | −26.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,080 | −11.0% |
| 75th | $48,780 | +17.1% |
| 90th | $48,780 | +17.1% |
| Mean | $39,540 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $48,750 | 90 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $48,040 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ogden sit close to the national average, so $37,080 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,492US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,080 a year, 11.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,040 to $48,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $48,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Ogden, UT?
The median annual wage is $37,080, or $17.83 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 Ogden, UT is 11.0% lower. 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 Ogden, UT earns more than $48,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,040 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 Provo, at $48,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Ogden, UT. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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