Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $32,530 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.64
10th percentile $20,440
90th percentile $42,530
Employed locally 310
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,440
    25th
    $29,840
    50th (median)
    $32,530
    75th
    $35,810
    90th
    $42,530

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northwest Alabama is $15.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northwest Alabama is 9.6% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $20,440 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,840.