Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $36,000 +0% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $45,390
Employed locally 310
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $32,320
    50th (median)
    $36,000
    75th
    $39,410
    90th
    $45,390

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Wisconsin $38,940
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,910
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,380
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,590
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $36,400

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,620
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,530
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Spartanburg, SC is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 0% above 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,320.