Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $36,380 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $23,270
90th percentile $55,360
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,270
    25th
    $26,160
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $55,360

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $33,400
    College Station-Bryan, TX $33,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $32,270
    Lubbock, TX $31,450
    Longview, TX $31,400

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,840
    Machinists $57,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Odessa, TX is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Odessa, TX is 1.1% above 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,270 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,160.