Sewing Machine Operators Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,690 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $17,840
90th percentile $36,760
Employed locally 300
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,840
    25th
    $28,640
    50th (median)
    $30,690
    75th
    $34,530
    90th
    $36,760

    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 North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,100
    Production Workers, All Other $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,430
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in North Central Tennessee is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.23 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in North Central Tennessee is 14.7% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $17,840 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,640.