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Tailor / Seamstress

Personal Services
Clothing and Fabric Workers
Tailor / Seamstress

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

At a Glance

Tailor / Seamstress. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Prioritization, Accountability, Follow Through.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Median Wage

$40,860/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-4.5%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (3)

Garment Alterations

4.2

Microscopy

3.6

Sewing

3.4

Common Skills (6)

Prioritization

5.0

Accountability

4.8

Follow Through

4.6

Sales

4.4

Organizational Skills

3.8

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