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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in Minnesota

In Minnesota, tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers earn $43,490 at the median — $20.91 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Minnesota. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$43K
Median annual
$20.91/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$73K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Minnesota?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,953/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,384/mo
Rent as % of take-home46.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$46,965/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,569/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, Minnesota

Bar chart showing Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $36,350, median $43,490, 75th percentile $48,530, 90th percentile $73,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$36KMedian$43K75th$49K90th$73K
Bar chart showing Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $36,350, median $43,490, 75th percentile $48,530, 90th percentile $73,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.

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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary by metro in Minnesota

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$47K+7%450

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in Minnesota?

The median is $43,490 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,600, and experienced tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers can clear $73,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Minnesota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,953/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,384/month, which eats 46.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers salary go in Minnesota?

Minnesota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers salary is worth about $46,965 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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