Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A fabric and apparel patternmaker earns a median of $62,750 a year ($30.17 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $71,420. About 2,950 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $62,750
- Gross pay
- $2,413.46
- Federal income tax
- −$205.77
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$149.63
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$35.00
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,023.06
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $62,750
- Federal
- $5,350
- FICA
- $4,800
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $52,600
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-6092). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fabric and apparel patternmaker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.17; the average is $34.34.
What is the salary range for a fabric and apparel patternmaker?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,790 and the top 10% earn over $123,540 a year.
How much is $62,750 after taxes?
About $52,600 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $49,979 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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