Sewing Machine Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$36,000
↑ 70.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sewing Machine Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sewing Machine Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 70.5% since 2011 ($21,120 → $36,000)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $36,000
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,000 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $34,440 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | $31,740 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | $29,690 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | $28,230 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | $26,420 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | $25,030 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $24,320 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $23,670 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | $22,550 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $21,920 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $21,490 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $21,270 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $21,120 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.