How much does a sewer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Average (mean)
- $37,210
- Jobs
- 2,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,680 | $13.31 | |
| 25th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| 90th | $47,570 | $22.87 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Colorado | $47,600 |
| Washington | $45,170 |
| California | $42,420 |
| Iowa | $42,290 |
| South Carolina | $39,690 |
| Nevada | $39,440 |
| Massachusetts | $38,680 |
| Florida | $38,480 |
| Georgia | $38,210 |
| New York | $37,380 |
| North Carolina | $36,550 |
| Illinois | $36,480 |
| New Jersey | $36,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,560 |
| Indiana | $34,410 |
| Texas | $29,320 |
| Louisiana | $27,040 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $48,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,540 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,140 |
| New York, NY | $37,380 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,830 |
In other countries
Sewer belongs to the international group "Sewing, embroidery and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,890
- Presser$35,060
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,670
- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
- Textile Winding$38,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.54 ($36,480 a year).
How much does a sewer make a month?
About $3,040 a month before tax, based on a median of $36,480 a year.
How much does a sewer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,680 or less a year ($13.31 an hour); the top 10% make $47,570 or more.
Which state pays sewers the most?
Colorado, with a median of $47,600 a year, followed by Washington ($45,170) and California ($42,420).
Which city pays sewers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $48,580 a year.
How many sewers are there in the United States?
About 2,190 people work as sewers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.