DOL Median (California)
$51,147
vs National
-7.3%
National: $55,162BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,929
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,147
-7.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,162
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers in California earns $51,147 in nominal terms, which is 7.3% below the national average of $55,162. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,929 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Giorgio Cosani Inc. | $60,200 | 1 |
| Gilli, Inc. | $60,195 | 1 |
| KATIE K, INC. | $60,195 | 1 |
| ASSA APPAREL, INC. | $55,162 | 1 |
| Natural Life USA Inc | $55,000 | 1 |
| CRESTONE LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| Urban Mix, Inc. | $54,829 | 1 |
| Miss Love Inc. | $51,147 | 1 |
| KOI CLOTHING, INC. | $49,338 | 1 |
| MEG Company, Inc. | $48,007 | 2 |
| WORK & VISION INC | $44,616 | 1 |
| Miss 8, Inc. | $43,722 | 1 |
| Steps Apparel Group, Inc | $42,266 | 1 |
| NEMAN BROTHERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $40,851 | 1 |
| UNICOLORS INC | $40,851 | 1 |
| M-TEXTILE CORPORATION | $31,450 | 1 |
| By Boaz Inc | N/A | 1 |
| FOCUS FASHION, INC. | N/A | 2 |
| SOCAL ACCESSORY PRODUCTION | N/A | 1 |
| BLACKOUT JEANS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers make in California?
The median Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary in California is $51,147 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers?
A Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers in California earns 7.3% less than the national median of $55,162, or $36,929 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.