Sewing Machine Operators Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,100 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $37,160
Employed locally 180
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $22,930
    50th (median)
    $29,100
    75th
    $31,520
    90th
    $37,160

    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 East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,650
    Production Workers, All Other $34,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,560
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $26,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in East Georgia is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.45 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in East Georgia is 19.2% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,930.