Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,590 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.26
10th percentile $18,510
90th percentile $34,480
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,510
    25th
    $22,050
    50th (median)
    $27,590
    75th
    $28,410
    90th
    $34,480

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,560
    Machinists$56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$28,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest Louisiana is $13.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest Louisiana is 23.4% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $18,510 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,050.