Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,120 or more. The middle half of fabric and apparel patternmakers in Boston earn between $47,110 and $68,290.
- $47K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $68K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,720 | $4,977 | $28.71 |
| Median | $55,540 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,110 | $3,926 | $22.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,290 | $5,691 | $32.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Fabric and apparel patternmakers in Boston earn 8% more than the Massachusetts average ($55,440) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($71,420). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $62,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $59,720 | $55,540 | $47,100 | $80,120 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $55,440 | $47,680 | $43,150 | $77,430 | n/a |
| United States | $71,420 | $62,750 | $33,790 | $123,540 | 2,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $59,720, a single filer in Boston takes home about $47,499 a year, or $3,958 a month and $1,827 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $50,165 | $4,180 |
| Working in MA | $47,499 | $3,958 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for fabric and apparel patternmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $59,720 buys what about $55,160 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$102,590
- Greensboro, NC$45,230
- Hickory, NC$50,110
- San Diego, CA$83,940
- Los Angeles, CA$85,580
Highest-paying cities for fabric and apparel patternmakers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($102,590).
- New York, NY$102,590
- Los Angeles, CA$85,580
- San Diego, CA$83,940
- Boston, MA$59,720
- Hickory, NC$50,110
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers salary in Boston: questions
How much do fabric and apparel patternmakers make an hour in Boston?
$28.71 an hour on average, and $26.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fabric and apparel patternmakers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fabric and apparel patternmakers take-home pay in Boston?
About $47,499 a year ($3,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,720. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do fabric and apparel patternmakers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6092; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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