Sewing Machine Operators Salary in North Florida

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

Median annual salary $27,190 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.07
10th percentile $27,190
90th percentile $38,280
Employed locally 50
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,190
    25th
    $27,190
    50th (median)
    $27,190
    75th
    $33,680
    90th
    $38,280

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,360
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$29,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,890
    Production Workers, All Other$44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in North Florida is $13.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in North Florida is 24.5% 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 Florida?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,190 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,190.