Sewing Machine Operators
Occupation
$36,000
National Median Salary
$17.31
Median Hourly Wage
109,590
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+64.2%
10 Year Change
$21,920
2014 Median
$36,000
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Sewing Machine Operators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $50,480 | 100 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $49,290 | 30 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $49,250 | 140 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $46,330 | — |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $44,160 | 30 |
Top Paying States for Sewing Machine Operators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $42,800 | 40 |
| Washington | $41,530 | 1,770 |
| New Hampshire | $41,410 | 290 |
| Rhode Island | $41,290 | 480 |
| Nevada | $40,550 | 1,400 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Ship and Boat Building
Rental and Leasing Services
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only)
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Other Schools and Instruction
Educational Services