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How much do beading jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for beading in Washington is $28.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.88 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is beading?

A Beading job involves creating decorative designs using beads, often for jewelry, clothing, accessories, or craft projects. Beading professionals string, weave, or sew beads onto materials to enhance their appearance. This job requires precision, creativity, and attention to detail. Beaders may work independently, for fashion designers, or in the craft and textile industries. Skills in pattern design and color coordination are also essential for high-quality work.

What does beading involve?

In a Beading role, you can expect to spend your days designing and creating beadwork, assembling jewelry pieces, repairing or customizing items, and sometimes sourcing materials. You may also work closely with clients to develop custom designs or collaborate with a team in a studio or artisan workshop. Attention to quality control and meeting production deadlines are common aspects of the job, especially in commercial settings. Depending on the employer, you might also participate in product photography or manage inventory. This variety helps develop both your technical skills and your creative portfolio as a beading professional.

What skills and qualifications are needed for beading?

To thrive in Beading, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a creative eye, often supported by hands-on experience or relevant craft courses. Familiarity with specialized beading tools such as beading needles, pliers, thread, bead looms, and design software can be beneficial. Patience, effective time management, and good communication skills are important soft skills for working efficiently and collaborating with clients or team members. These skills ensure high-quality craftsmanship, consistent production, and strong client satisfaction in both solo and collaborative settings.

How to start beading as a hobby?

To start beading as a hobby, gather basic supplies such as beads, thread, and needles, and learn fundamental techniques like stringing and knotting through tutorials or classes. Practice regularly to improve your skills and explore different styles and patterns to develop your own projects.

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Infographic showing various Beading job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 23% Physical, and 77% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,770 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Fitter/Tailor/Sewer

San Francisco Art Institute

Chevy Chase, MD • On-site

$28.08 - $35.10/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

What This Position is All About

The Alteration Staff will be part of the tailoring team, providing customer service, and tailoring expertise as required.

Who You Are:

  • A towering strength at winning over an audience with their perspective
  • You are a respected and proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization
  • Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas

You Also Have:

  • Minimum 3 years fitting and tailoring experience in high-end merchandise
  • Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments
  • Possession of strong technical background in specialty skills such as: leather,knits,double face,beading,fine tailoring,buttonholes etc is desired and a benefit.
  • Ability to use all standard sewing, pressing & spotting equipment
  • Ability to use specialty machines: Double-blind, Buttonhole, Cover-stitch, Leather
  • Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

As The Alterations Staff Associate, You Will:

  • Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Customer Service Principles.
  • Focus on achieving and exceeding individual performance and productivity goals.
  • Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships.
  • Follow all Saks Fifth Avenue policies and procedures.
  • Follow all alteration workroom policies and Tailor procedures.
  • Ability to utilize expertise to make alterations decisions during customer fittings.
  • Focus on all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Support company/store and department initiatives.
  • Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:

  • Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
  • A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
  • Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
  • An amazing Associate discount

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between [$28.08-35.10 per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

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