Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $33,480 -7% vs national
Median hourly $16.10
10th percentile $28,410
90th percentile $45,150
Employed locally 800
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,410
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $33,480
    75th
    $36,780
    90th
    $45,150

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 53% 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
    Flint, MI $38,130
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $35,940
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $35,670
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $35,440
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $34,910
    Ocala, FL $34,900

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Tampa, FL is $16.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Tampa, FL is 7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,410 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.