Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,320 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.86
10th percentile $24,180
90th percentile $42,790
Employed locally 2,130
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,180
    25th
    $33,550
    50th (median)
    $41,320
    75th
    $42,260
    90th
    $42,790

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,920
    Upholsterers$46,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,060
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$43,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Upper East Mississippi is $19.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.26 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Upper East Mississippi is 14.8% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,180 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,550.