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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$31,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.7% vs 2024
$32,430
Mean Salary
$31,000
Median Salary
$14.90
Hourly Rate
6,950 people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Texas
Sewing Machine Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sewing Machine Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $31,000 per year ($2,583/month).
This is 16.6% below the national average of $37,162.
Texas ranks #46 out of 50 states for Sewing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 6,950 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 1.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sewing Machine Operators
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
2.75
Critical Thinking
2.75
Complex Problem Solving
2.75
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
2.72
Production and Processing
2.53
Mathematics
2.28
Education and Training
2.22
Customer and Personal Service
2.16
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(52.9% of workers)
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Texas range from $21,420 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $26,200 and $37,400.
Median $31,000
P10: $21,420P25: $26,200P75: $37,400P90: $44,290
10th
$21,420
25th
$26,200
Median
$31,000
75th
$37,400
90th
$44,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$21,420
$10.30
$1,785
25th Percentile
$26,200
$12.60
$2,183
Median (50th)
$31,000
$14.90
$2,583
75th Percentile
$37,400
$17.98
$3,116
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,290
$21.29
$3,690
Note: The mean (average) salary of $32,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Sewing Machine Operators in Texas is $31,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $32,430.
What is the salary range for a Sewing Machine Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Texas range from $21,420 at the 10th percentile to $44,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $26,200 and $37,400.
What is the starting salary for a Sewing Machine Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators positions in Texas typically start around $21,420 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $26,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,950 people are employed as Sewing Machine Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Texas is approximately $14.90 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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