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Sewers, Hand Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sewers, Hand make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,480
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.3% vs 2024
$40,240
Mean Salary
$36,480
Median Salary
$17.54
Hourly Rate
Sewers, Hand salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sewers, Hand in Illinois earn a median salary of $36,480 per year ($3,040/month).
This is 3.9% below the national average of $37,948.
Illinois ranks #12 out of 17 states for Sewers, Hand pay.
Salaries increased by 7.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sewers, Hand
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
Top Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Time Management
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.75
Complex Problem Solving
2.75
Active Listening
2.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
Design
3.38
Sales and Marketing
3.07
Production and Processing
3.07
Mathematics
3.04
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(29.6% of workers)
Salaries for Sewers, Hand in Illinois range from $36,430 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,880 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,450 and $44,420.
Median $36,480
P10: $36,430P25: $36,450P75: $44,420P90: $44,880
10th
$36,430
25th
$36,450
Median
$36,480
75th
$44,420
90th
$44,880
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,430
$17.51
$3,035
25th Percentile
$36,450
$17.52
$3,037
Median (50th)
$36,480
$17.54
$3,040
75th Percentile
$44,420
$21.36
$3,701
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,880
$21.58
$3,740
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,240 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Sewers, Hand in Illinois is $36,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,240.
What is the salary range for a Sewers, Hand in Illinois?
Salaries for Sewers, Hand in Illinois range from $36,430 at the 10th percentile to $44,880 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,450 and $44,420.
What is the starting salary for a Sewers, Hand in Illinois?
Entry-level Sewers, Hand positions in Illinois typically start around $36,430 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,450 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Sewers, Hand in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sewers, Hand in Illinois is approximately $17.54 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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