Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $29,350 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.11
10th percentile $18,730
90th percentile $42,110
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,730
    25th
    $21,850
    50th (median)
    $29,350
    75th
    $37,840
    90th
    $42,110

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 54% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,000
    Machinists $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Wichita Falls, TX is $14.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.90 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 18.5% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $18,730 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,850.