Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,080 -22% vs national
Median hourly $13.50
10th percentile $21,700
90th percentile $33,990
Employed locally 570
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,700
    25th
    $24,070
    50th (median)
    $28,080
    75th
    $33,700
    90th
    $33,990

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northeast Alabama is $13.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northeast Alabama is 22% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,700 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,070.