Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,280 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $27,980
90th percentile $40,810
Employed locally 130
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,980
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $39,280
    75th
    $40,200
    90th
    $40,810

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,660
    Production Workers, All Other $38,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,300
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Middle Georgia is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.26 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Middle Georgia is 9.1% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,980 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.