Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $28,950 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.92
10th percentile $21,860
90th percentile $37,960
Employed locally 60
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,860
    25th
    $27,580
    50th (median)
    $28,950
    75th
    $33,370
    90th
    $37,960

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 44% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 56% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $32,270
    Lubbock, TX $31,450

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Beaumont, TX is $13.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Beaumont, TX is 19.6% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,860 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,580.