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Seamstress Hourly Rate

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Updated: 18 May 2013

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Seamstress 2013 Total Pay (?

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$16,889 - $41,894

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $24,258

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Seamstress Job Listings

Upholster, Seamstress, and Sheet Metal

Feb 14

Studio Vizto - Orlando, FL

We are seeking experienced candidates that specialize in upholster, seamstress, and sheet metal. We are currently accepting applications for these positions... - Indeed

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Seamstress

May 15

Balfurd - State College, PA

Balfurd, State College is in need of a full time in-house Seamstress. Looking for someone to perform hand and machine sewing for alterations and mending of... - Indeed

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Experienced Bridal Seamstress/Fitter

Apr 11

Soliloquy Bridal Couture - Herndon, VA

in Historic Downtown Herndon, VA is looking for an experienced contract Seamstress/Alterations Specialist with 5+ years experience. Applicants must be serious... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$9	$18	$27
Hourly Rate	$8.06 - $19.75
Overtime	$0.00 - $26.73

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$18K	$36K	$54K
Bonus	$0.00 - $972
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$16,889 - $41,894
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 18 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 308

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Seamstress Tasks

Inspect and identify flaws in products.
Hand stitch to complete, correct, and finish products.
Interpret patterns and operate sewing equipment to create products to specification.
Make alterations or conduct fittings, and measure for appropriate size.

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Companies and Industries for Seamstress Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Clothing Store	$7.13 - $15.40
Bridal Store	$7.32 - $15.47
Uniform or Corporate Identity Services	$7.76 - $17.32
Dry Cleaning	$7.42 - $15.06
Interior Design Services	$7.94 - $23.14

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate

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Key Statistics for Seamstress Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

99%

Male

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

17%

5-9 years

17%

10-19 years

24%

20 years or more

41%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$9.25 - $20.35
Associate's Degree	$9.25 - $14.68

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 20%		Dental: 15%
	Vision: 11%		None: 79%

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Career Path for Seamstress Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Seamstress

Salary Range

$16,889 - $41,894

	Small Business Owner / Operator $24,348 - $174,604
	Retail Store Manager $24,931 - $64,825
	Retail Sales Associate $15,394 - $31,645

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Seamstress

Salary Range

$16,889 - $41,894

	Tailor, Dressmaker, or Custom Sewer $18,269 - $43,275
	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $27,091 - $50,490
	Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) $17,360 - $31,318