Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $29,890 -17% vs national
Median hourly $14.37
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $37,100
Employed locally 180
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $29,190
    50th (median)
    $29,890
    75th
    $31,940
    90th
    $37,100

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 47% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$29,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,330
    Helpers--Production Workers$32,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,130
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Dothan, AL is $14.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Dothan, AL is 17% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,190.