Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $31,710 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.25
10th percentile $27,320
90th percentile $40,030
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,320
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $31,710
    75th
    $34,760
    90th
    $40,030

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 50% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Decatur, AL is $15.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Decatur, AL is 11.9% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,320 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.