How much does a sewing machine operator make in Albuquerque?
$33,860a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,670Median: $33,860Highest 10%: $42,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| Median | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 90th | $42,320 | $20.35 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $16.28 ($33,860 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $33,860 against $36,670 nationally, 8% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $34,840, so Albuquerque pays 3% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for sewing machine operator pay?
172 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,320 or more.
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.