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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Median Salary
36,650
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$21,300

10%

$36,650

Median

$55,760

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    57%

  • Less than high school

    16%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • Bachelor's degree

    9%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Design
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Production and Processing

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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