SOC 516092
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
National Median
$67,670
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$67,670
Entry Level (10th pct)
$34,590
Experienced (90th pct)
$112,540
Total Employed
2,860
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $34,590 - $44,110 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $44,110 - $91,080 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $91,080 - $112,540 |
Highest Paying Locations for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Salary by Location
Compare salaries across 22 metropolitan areas
| Metropolitan Area | Median Salary | Employed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,620 | 760 | |
| New York | $100,350 | 800 | |
| New Jersey | $80,860 | 50 | |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,820 | 780 | |
| California | $77,440 | 910 | |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,460 | 30 | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $71,250 | 40 | |
| Missouri | $69,180 | 50 | |
| Florida | $65,570 | 60 | |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,720 | 40 | |
| Oregon | $62,120 | 50 | |
| Pennsylvania | $55,850 | 50 | |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $55,850 | 30 | |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $53,780 | 120 | |
| Washington | $50,510 | 40 | |
| North Carolina | $49,980 | 260 | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,910 | 90 | |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $44,740 | 50 | |
| Mississippi | $44,740 | 60 | |
| Virginia | $43,010 | 50 | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $35,180 | 60 | |
| Texas | $33,300 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers?
The national median annual salary for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers is $67,670, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Fabric and Apparel Patternmakerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakerss is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median salary of $101,620.
How much can an experienced Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers make?
Top-earning Fabric and Apparel Patternmakerss (90th percentile) make $112,540 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.