SOC 51-6092 · Production Occupations
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$62,750
- 10th percentile
- $33,790
- 25th percentile
- $42,620
- Median
- $62,750
- 75th percentile
- $93,930
- 90th percentile
- $123,540
- Mean
- $71,420
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,950.
That median is 23.1% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 630 | $56,880 | $101,250 | $152,300 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 830 | $48,620 | $89,010 | $114,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $49,320 | $85,490 | $115,770 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 30 | $47,100 | $55,540 | $80,120 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 150 | $35,710 | $48,380 | $64,650 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 70 | $30,420 | $40,090 | $63,210 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 830 | $48,620 | $89,010 | $114,800 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 630 | $56,880 | $101,250 | $152,300 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 150 | $35,710 | $48,380 | $64,650 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 70 | $30,420 | $40,090 | $63,210 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $49,320 | $85,490 | $115,770 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 30 | $47,100 | $55,540 | $80,120 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 670 | $56,880 | $101,230 | $151,340 |
| California | 930 | $47,730 | $89,010 | $114,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $30,060 | $65,900 | $85,940 |
| Indiana | 50 | $37,580 | $59,400 | $88,850 |
| Missouri | 50 | $37,860 | $56,490 | $79,740 |
| Oregon | 30 | $36,250 | $55,740 | $76,770 |
| Ohio | 30 | $39,210 | $49,220 | $95,770 |
| North Carolina | 270 | $32,240 | $48,180 | $63,450 |
| Massachusetts | Not available | $43,150 | $47,680 | $77,430 |
| Virginia | 40 | $37,780 | $45,390 | $63,500 |
| Mississippi | 30 | $31,200 | $41,060 | $49,860 |
| Texas | 70 | $21,460 | $34,930 | $66,410 |
| Florida | 380 | $33,790 | $33,790 | $47,330 |
Other production occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Machinists
- Production Workers, All Other
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers is $62,750. Employment is 2,950.
How does Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers is 23.1% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $101,250.