Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • Medical Lab Tech Reg (ASCP) - OhioHealth - Columbus,OH

    We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach...

  • Integrated Marketing Specialist (Spanish-Speaking) - Radio One - Columbus,OH

    Job Position: Integrated Marketing Specialist (Spanish-speaking) Department: Sales Reports to: General Manager FLSA: Exempt Status: Full-time Work Location:...

  • Lab Manager - Woodshop & Three-Dimensional Studies - Columbus College of Art and Design - Columbus,OH

    Lab Manager - Woodshop & Three-Dimensional Studies SUMMARY The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a full time Lab Manager - Woodshop & Three-Dimensional Studies with experience in...

See all dressmaker jobs


What They Do

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.


Tailor, dressmaker, and custom sewer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 42,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $31,420

Job Outlook for Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -3,100
  • Growth rate: -7 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Tailor, dressmaker, or custom sewer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Get the education you need: Find schools near you!


*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Explore more careers: View all Careers or Browse Careers by Category