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SOC 51-6092·Production
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Median wage
$102,955
10-yr outlook
−6.6%by 2032
Openings / year
123
Workers in NY
800
How pay grows with experience
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $63,433 |
| Median (typical) | $102,955 |
| Experienced | $120,256 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $106,977 |
| Western New York | $93,128 |
| Finger Lakes | $83,547 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$94,173 median (−$8,782) · +20.0% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,221 median (−$23,735) · −8.1% by 2032
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$69,911 median (−$33,045) · −14.3% by 2032
- Tool and Die Makers$69,553 median (−$33,403) · −12.0% by 2032
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,548 median (−$35,407) · −7.4% by 2032
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$66,022 median (−$36,933) · −15.4% by 2032
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