Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $33,580 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.14
10th percentile $24,760
90th percentile $41,610
Employed locally 310
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,760
    25th
    $30,630
    50th (median)
    $33,580
    75th
    $37,650
    90th
    $41,610

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 52% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Birmingham, AL is $16.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 6.7% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,760 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,630.