Sewing Machine Operator Career

Job Description: Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.


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Sewing Machine Operator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$25,830

Median Hourly Wage

$12.42*

Total Employed Nationally

139,500


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.