Industries with Fastest Sewers, Hand Salary Growth
These industries raised Sewers, Hand salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
17
Industries with Growth
+53.4%
Highest Growth
+19.0%
Average Growth
5
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Sewers, Hand salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 17 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $23,620 | $36,230 | +$12,610 | +53.4% |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $33,360 | $47,480 | +$14,120 | +42.3% |
| 3 | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing | $29,070 | $38,060 | +$8,990 | +30.9% |
| 4 | Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $29,810 | $38,860 | +$9,050 | +30.4% |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $27,190 | $35,360 | +$8,170 | +30.0% |
| 6 | Specialized Design Services | $27,190 | $35,360 | +$8,170 | +30.0% |
| 7 | Apparel Manufacturing | $30,330 | $36,220 | +$5,890 | +19.4% |
| 8 | Personal and Laundry Services | $28,000 | $33,330 | +$5,330 | +19.0% |
| 9 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $31,200 | $36,300 | +$5,100 | +16.3% |
| 10 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | $30,600 | $35,210 | +$4,610 | +15.1% |
| 11 | Repair and Maintenance | $34,300 | $37,670 | +$3,370 | +9.8% |
| 12 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $34,300 | $37,670 | +$3,370 | +9.8% |
| 13 | Printing and Related Support Activities | $31,680 | $33,310 | +$1,630 | +5.1% |
| 14 | Drycleaning and Laundry Services | $32,440 | $33,690 | +$1,250 | +3.9% |
| 15 | Textile Mills | $34,940 | $35,940 | +$1,000 | +2.9% |
| 16 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $35,750 | $36,650 | +$900 | +2.5% |
| 17 | Fabric Mills | $35,120 | $35,940 | +$820 | +2.3% |
5 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Textile Product Mills | $30,790 | $22,060 | -$8,730 | -28.4% |
| 2 | Textile Product Mills | $29,510 | $24,030 | -$5,480 | -18.6% |
| 3 | Textile Furnishings Mills | $25,950 | $25,320 | -$630 | -2.4% |
| 4 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $28,690 | $28,640 | -$50 | -0.2% |
| 5 | Plastics Product Manufacturing | $28,670 | $28,640 | -$30 | -0.1% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Sewers, Hand in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.