Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $25,240 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.13
10th percentile $22,830
90th percentile $34,790
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,830
    25th
    $22,840
    50th (median)
    $25,240
    75th
    $29,170
    90th
    $34,790

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 40% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 60% 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
    Odessa, TX $36,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $33,400
    College Station-Bryan, TX $33,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $32,270
    Lubbock, TX $31,450

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Waco, TX is $12.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Waco, TX is 29.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,830 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,840.