Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $31,590 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.19
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $43,510
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $30,320
    50th (median)
    $31,590
    75th
    $36,010
    90th
    $43,510

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sewing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Appleton, WI $48,880
    Glens Falls, NY $48,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,320

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,680
    Production Workers, All Other$37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Albuquerque, NM is $15.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.34 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 12.3% below the national median of $36,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sewing Machine Operators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,320.