Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker Salary
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers earn a median $62,750 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$62,750
$30.17 per hour
Range
$33,790 – $123,540
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,950
across the U.S.
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,600
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,383Monthly
$2,192Twice a month
$2,023Every 2 weeks
$25.29Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,350
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,891
- Medicare (1.45%)$910
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,600
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,790 | $16.25 | $29,330 |
| 25th percentile | $42,620 | $20.49 | $36,425 |
| Median (50th) | $62,750 | $30.17 | $52,600 |
| 75th percentile | $93,930 | $45.16 | $74,910 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $123,540 | $59.39 | $95,706 |
Best cities for fabric and apparel patternmakers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $101,250 | $75,126 | $66,741 | 630 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $89,010 | $66,243 | $58,330 | 830 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $101,250
- Los Angeles, CA — $89,010
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $101,230 | $75,113 | $56,880 – $151,340 | 670 |
| California | $89,010 | $66,243 | $47,730 – $114,800 | 930 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,900 | $53,108 | $30,060 – $85,940 | 40 |
| Indiana | $59,400 | $48,185 | $37,580 – $88,850 | 50 |
| Missouri | $56,490 | $45,852 | $37,860 – $79,740 | 50 |
| Oregon | $55,740 | $42,919 | $36,250 – $76,770 | 30 |
| Ohio | $49,220 | $41,157 | $39,210 – $95,770 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $48,180 | $39,479 | $32,240 – $63,450 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $47,680 | $38,327 | $43,150 – $77,430 | — |
| Virginia | $45,390 | $36,855 | $37,780 – $63,500 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $41,060 | $34,261 | $31,200 – $49,860 | 30 |
| Texas | $34,930 | $30,246 | $21,460 – $66,410 | 70 |
| Florida | $33,790 | $29,330 | $33,790 – $47,330 | 380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make?
The national median salary for fabric and apparel patternmakers is $62,750 a year ($30.17 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,790 and the top 10% earn over $123,540. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays fabric and apparel patternmakers the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $101,230. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many fabric and apparel patternmakers are there in the U.S.?
About 2,950 people work as fabric and apparel patternmakers nationwide.