Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $30,480 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.65
10th percentile $22,670
90th percentile $43,770
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,670
    25th
    $24,050
    50th (median)
    $30,480
    75th
    $40,650
    90th
    $43,770

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 50% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,960
    Williamsport, PA $27,250

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$55,980
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,020
    Helpers--Production Workers$31,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$36,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Jackson, MS is $14.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 15.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,670 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,050.