Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $28,020 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.47
10th percentile $23,260
90th percentile $41,030
Employed locally 420
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,260
    25th
    $23,310
    50th (median)
    $28,020
    75th
    $35,930
    90th
    $41,030

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 29% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 71% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $40,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,350
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $37,520

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,640
    Production Workers, All Other$39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,490
    Bakers$35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Raleigh, NC is $13.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Raleigh, NC is 22.2% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,260 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,310.