What are the main factors that influence an Alterations Tailor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Alterations Tailor's salary?

An Alterations Tailor's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,061 for beginners, reaching about $59,620 at mid-level, and approach $63,124 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Alterations Tailor?

Alterations Tailor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Alterations Tailor roles are District of Columbia $67,621, California $67,365, Massachusetts $66,467. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Alterations Tailor roles make?

Salaries for Alterations Tailor level roles vary by specialization: Alterations Manager: $79,490; Master Tailor: $67,836; Alterations Shop Tailor/Fitter: $63,923; Alterations Administrative: $46,022; Alterations/Tailor Shop Administrator: $42,571.

Alterations Tailor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Alterations Tailor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Alterations Tailor in Delaware is $61,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Alterations Tailor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,431
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,297 to $70,072
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,293

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Alterations Tailor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,072	$5,839	$1,348	$34
Average	$61,990	$5,166	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$54,297	$4,525	$1,044	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Alterations Tailor Salaries

An Alterations Tailor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Alterations Tailor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Alterations Tailor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,061
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,421
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,620
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,059
Expert (over 8 years): $63,124

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Alterations Tailor	$58,061
Intermediate Level Alterations Tailor	$58,421
Senior Level Alterations Tailor	$59,620
Specialist Level Alterations Tailor	$61,059
Expert Level Alterations Tailor	$63,124

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How Do Alterations Tailor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Alterations Tailors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,621.
California: $67,365.
Massachusetts: $66,467.

District of Columbia $67,621 California $67,365 Massachusetts $66,467 Washington $66,222 New Jersey $66,198 Alaska $66,113 Connecticut $65,270 New York $64,928

Hawaii $63,834 Rhode Island $63,321 Maryland $62,973 Minnesota $62,497 Colorado $62,314 Illinois $62,253 Oregon $62,021 Delaware $61,850

New Hampshire $61,742 Virginia $61,501 Pennsylvania $60,799 Nevada $60,445 North Dakota $60,329 Michigan $60,146 Wisconsin $60,078 Vermont $59,944

Texas $59,572 Maine $59,547 Arizona $59,510 Ohio $59,468 Georgia $58,906 Indiana $58,625 Wyoming $58,570 Utah $58,484

Iowa $58,448 Kansas $58,155 Louisiana $58,069 North Carolina $58,039 Missouri $58,026 Florida $57,788 Montana $57,660 Nebraska $57,538

Kentucky $57,471 South Carolina $57,226 Tennessee $57,074 Idaho $57,013 New Mexico $56,567 Oklahoma $56,469 Alabama $56,109 South Dakota $55,504

Arkansas $55,174 West Virginia $54,997 Mississippi $54,466

Top Paying Cities for Alterations Tailors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $64,012
Little Creek: $63,419
Magnolia: $63,682

Lincoln, DE $64,012 Little Creek, DE $63,419 Magnolia, DE $63,682 Milford, DE $64,012 Marydel, DE $63,181 Millsboro, DE $64,012 Millville, DE $64,439 Milton, DE $64,012

Nassau, DE $64,012 Ocean View, DE $64,439 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,439 Seaford, DE $63,340 Selbyville, DE $64,439 Smyrna, DE $63,108 Viola, DE $63,682 Woodside, DE $63,499

Bear, DE $62,644 Newark, DE $62,668 Claymont, DE $62,717 Delaware City, DE $62,668 Hockessin, DE $62,717 Kirkwood, DE $62,668 Middletown, DE $62,979 Montchanin, DE $62,717

New Castle, DE $62,717 Odessa, DE $63,065 Port Penn, DE $62,497 Rockland, DE $62,717 Saint Georges, DE $62,668 Townsend, DE $62,973 Winterthur, DE $62,717 Lewes, DE $64,012

Wilmington, DE $62,717 Dover, DE $63,389 Dover Afb, DE $63,535 Bethany Beach, DE $64,439 Bethel, DE $63,340 Bridgeville, DE $64,012 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,456 Cheswold, DE $63,242

Clayton, DE $63,083 Dagsboro, DE $64,439 Delmar, DE $63,340 Ellendale, DE $64,012 Felton, DE $64,012 Fenwick Island, DE $64,439 Frankford, DE $64,439 Frederica, DE $64,012

Georgetown, DE $64,012 Greenwood, DE $64,012 Harbeson, DE $64,012 Harrington, DE $64,012 Hartly, DE $63,053 Houston, DE $64,012 Kenton, DE $63,083 Laurel, DE $63,340

Yorklyn, DE $62,717

Alterations Tailor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Alterations Tailor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$54,297

Average $61,990/year

$70,072

$4,525

Average $5,166/month

$5,839

$1,044

Average $1,192/week

$1,348

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,072	$5,839	$1,348	$34
Average	$61,990	$5,166	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$54,297	$4,525	$1,044	$26

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