Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $34,190 -5% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $23,650
90th percentile $37,820
Employed locally 140
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,650
    25th
    $29,540
    50th (median)
    $34,190
    75th
    $37,060
    90th
    $37,820

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 39% 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
    Glens Falls, NY $48,380
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    Vallejo, CA $43,180
    Alaska $42,800
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,410

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,580
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,100
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,820
    Machinists$59,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Anniston, AL is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Anniston, AL is 5% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,650 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,540.