Sewing Machine Operators Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $31,200 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $22,930
90th percentile $35,360
Employed locally 370
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,930
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $31,740
    90th
    $35,360

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,700
    Production Workers, All Other$37,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in South Georgia is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in South Georgia is 13.3% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,930 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.