Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $37,890 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $28,950
90th percentile $39,260
Employed locally 50
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,950
    25th
    $33,350
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $39,260
    90th
    $39,260

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 51% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,050
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,040
    Michigan $37,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,490

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Gainesville, GA is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Gainesville, GA is 5.2% above 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,950 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,350.