DOL Median (Tennessee)
$24,400
vs National
-17.6%
National: $29,619BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$27,021
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$24,400
-17.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,619
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Tennessee earns $24,400 in nominal terms, which is 17.6% below the national average of $29,619. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,021 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Orhan's Alterations | $28,642 | 3 |
| eagle plaza alterations&cleaning | $23,800 | 2 |
| KSP CORPORATION (D/B/A ALL BRITE CLEANERS) | N/A | 1 |
| Your Valet | N/A | 1 |
| Magic Cleaners | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers make in Tennessee?
The median Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers salary in Tennessee is $24,400 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers?
A Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in Tennessee earns 17.6% less than the national median of $29,619, or $27,021 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.