Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $31,450 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.12
10th percentile $19,950
90th percentile $39,680
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,950
    25th
    $25,160
    50th (median)
    $31,450
    75th
    $36,800
    90th
    $39,680

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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
    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
    Longview, TX $31,400

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,450
    Bakers$34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Lubbock, TX is $15.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Lubbock, TX is 12.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $19,950 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,160.