Sewing Machine Operators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $20,760 -42.3% vs national
Median hourly $9.98
10th percentile $17,920
90th percentile $30,530
Employed locally 610
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,920
    25th
    $18,870
    50th (median)
    $20,760
    75th
    $28,840
    90th
    $30,530

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 35% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 65% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $33,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $32,270
    Lubbock, TX $31,450

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Bakers $27,900
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $23,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in El Paso, TX is $9.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.77 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in El Paso, TX is 42.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $17,920 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,870.