Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $34,660 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $23,520
90th percentile $41,700
Employed locally 260
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,520
    25th
    $29,810
    50th (median)
    $34,660
    75th
    $39,990
    90th
    $41,700

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 41% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 59% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,720
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $42,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,570
    Machinists $60,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Huntsville, AL is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Huntsville, AL is 3.7% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,520 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,810.