Sewing Machine Operators Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $34,540 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $23,800
90th percentile $41,590
Employed locally 340
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,800
    25th
    $28,520
    50th (median)
    $34,540
    75th
    $36,640
    90th
    $41,590

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,120
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,370
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,460
    Production Workers, All Other$41,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in North Georgia is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in North Georgia is 4.1% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,800 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,520.