Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $22,210 -38.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.68
10th percentile $21,200
90th percentile $32,770
Employed locally 190
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,200
    25th
    $21,200
    50th (median)
    $22,210
    75th
    $29,100
    90th
    $32,770

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,520
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $37,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southeast Alabama is $10.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southeast Alabama is 38.3% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,200 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,200.