National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 64200: Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners
Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Below are the main duties, all 28 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 64200?
NOC 64200 is the code for tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include alterations dressmaker, custom furrier, custom tailor and furrier. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $19.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 64200
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $19.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 64200
Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- alterations dressmaker
- custom furrier
- custom tailor
- furrier
- garment alterationist
- milliner
- seamstress
- tailor
All 28 job titles in the NOC index
alterations dressmaker, alterations seamstress, custom fur joiner, custom furrier, custom tailor, dressmaker, fur remodeller, fur repair estimator, fur repairman/woman, fur tailor, furrier, garment alterationist, garment fitter, garment repair seamstress, garment sample maker, made-to-measure garment tailor, master tailor, men's garment alterations tailor, milliner, millinery maker, ready-to-wear garment tailor, seamstress, shop tailor, tailor, tailor supervisor, women's garment alterations seamstress, women's garment custom seamstress, women's hat maker - milliner.
Main duties of NOC 64200
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Tailors, dressmakers and alterationists
- Make made-to-measure garments, such as dresses, suits and coats according to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
- Design, select and/or modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications
- Fit, mark, cut and sew fabric
- Fit, alter and repair garments according to customers' requests by hand or using sewing machines.
Furriers
- Make, alter, restyle and repair natural fur garments and accessories.
Milliners
- Design, lay out, cut, sew and press fabric, leather and other materials into hats and related accessories.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Tailors and dressmakers require demonstrated ability to sew, style and fit men's or women's garments and may require completion of college or other courses in tailoring or dressmaking.
- Furriers require several years of experience in selecting pelts and making, fitting, styling and altering fur garments and accessories.
- Milliners require demonstrated ability to sew, style and fit hats and caps.
- Alterationists require demonstrated ability to sew, alter and repair garments.
Is NOC 64200 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 64200 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 64200 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.50 | $19.00 | $26.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $17.04 | $21.62 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $17.01 | $28.75 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $17.00 | $23.72 |
| Quebec | $16.25 | $18.00 | $23.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $28.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.50 | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.75 | $18.91 | $25.42 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $19.00 | $26.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 64200 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 64200 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a alterations dressmaker?
NOC 64200, Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 64200?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 64200 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 64200 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 64200 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $19.00 an hour, with most wages between $15.50 and $26.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 64200 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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