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Tailors and Dressmakers

Design, make, or fit clothing.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $19.10 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  -7.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Design templates or patterns.
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Job Title Examples:

 Alterations Sewer
Dressmaker
Seamstress

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This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.


Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.

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