Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Salary in New Mexico
In New Mexico, tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers earn $43,600 at the median, or about $20.96 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $32,970, 25th percentile $41,560, median $43,600, 75th percentile $43,600, 90th percentile $44,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.
How much do tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make in New Mexico?▼
The median is $43,600 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,970, and experienced tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers can clear $44,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in New Mexico?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,994/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 37.4% 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 New Mexico?▼
New Mexico 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 $46,851 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.
