Sewing Machine Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $33,140 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.93
10th percentile $20,480
90th percentile $37,980
Employed locally 30
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,480
    25th
    $27,780
    50th (median)
    $33,140
    75th
    $37,000
    90th
    $37,980

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 44% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $32,270
    Lubbock, TX $31,450
    Longview, TX $31,400

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,070
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,580
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in College Station, TX is $15.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in College Station, TX is 7.9% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $20,480 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,780.