The salary statistics of sewing machine operators in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare sewing machine operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $34,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for sewing machine operators in the industry sector of construction. 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 $39,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid sewing machine operators is $20,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sewing machine operators in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $28,880 | -4.54% | 4.19% |
| 2017 | $30,190 | 15.44% | - |
| 2016 | $25,530 | 3.13% | - |
| 2015 | $24,730 | -1.74% | - |
| 2014 | $25,160 | 1.75% | - |
| 2013 | $24,720 | -11.93% | - |
| 2012 | $27,670 | - | - |
The average salaries of sewing machine operators in two industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed sewing machine operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].