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Sewing Machine Operator Salary in the Industry of Specialty Trade Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of sewing machine operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sewing machine operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$20,340
25th Percentile Wage
$22,330
50th Percentile Wage
$25,410
75th Percentile Wage
$29,930
90th Percentile Wage
$35,760

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sewing machine operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sewing machine operators is $35,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sewing machine operators is $20,340.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of sewing machine operators in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201625,4103.07%-8.89%
201524,630-2.15%-
201425,1601.75%-
201324,720-11.93%-
201227,670--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$9.77
25th Percentile Wage
$10.73
50th Percentile Wage
$12.22
75th Percentile Wage
$14.39
90th Percentile Wage
$17.19

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for sewing machine operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sewing machine operators is $17.19. The median hourly salary is $12.22. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $9.77.

Table 3. Compare Sewing Machine Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of sewing machine operators in four industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of sewing machine operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$29,300
Specialty Trade Contractors
$25,410
Building Finishing Contractors
$24,750
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$19,230

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