Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,360 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $23,110
90th percentile $40,510
Employed locally 410
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,110
    25th
    $28,170
    50th (median)
    $30,360
    75th
    $36,410
    90th
    $40,510

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,410
    Production Workers, All Other $38,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,640
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Central North Carolina is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.24 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Central North Carolina is 15.7% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,110 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,170.