Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $33,070 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.90
10th percentile $22,390
90th percentile $46,730
Employed locally 310
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,390
    25th
    $27,010
    50th (median)
    $33,070
    75th
    $37,900
    90th
    $46,730

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 34% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 66% 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
    Odessa, TX $36,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $33,400
    College Station-Bryan, TX $33,140
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $32,270
    Lubbock, TX $31,450
    Longview, TX $31,400

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Austin, TX is $15.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Austin, TX is 8.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,390 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,010.