Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,710 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $28,010
90th percentile $38,190
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,010
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $34,710
    75th
    $34,710
    90th
    $38,190

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.36 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 3.6% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,010 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.