The salary statistics and trend of sewing machine operators in the industry of drycleaning and laundry services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sewing machine operator salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sewing machine operators in the industry of drycleaning and laundry services. 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 $36,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sewing machine operators is $18,490.
The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of sewing machine operators in the industry of Drycleaning and Laundry Services from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23,930 | 4.22% | 8.32% |
| 2015 | 22,920 | 1.92% | - |
| 2014 | 22,480 | 1.38% | - |
| 2013 | 22,170 | 1.04% | - |
| 2012 | 21,940 | - | - |
| Percentile Bracket | Average Hourly Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | |
| 25th Percentile Wage | |
| 50th Percentile Wage | |
| 75th Percentile Wage | |
| 90th Percentile Wage | |
Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for sewing machine operators in the industry of drycleaning and laundry services. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sewing machine operators is $17.63. The median hourly salary is $11.51. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $8.89.
The average salaries of sewing machine operators in four industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) 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 |
|---|---|
| Repair and Maintenance | |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | |
| Personal and Laundry Services | |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | |