Sewing Machine Operators Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,600 -15% vs national
Median hourly $14.71
10th percentile $25,360
90th percentile $54,450
Employed locally 30
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,360
    25th
    $25,360
    50th (median)
    $30,600
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $54,450

    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 South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,300
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $32,640
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,470
    Production Workers, All Other $34,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in South Florida is $14.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.18 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in South Florida is 15% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,360 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,360.