How much does a sewing machine operator make in Atlanta?
$36,720a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.65 an hour or $3,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.65
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,390Median: $36,720Highest 10%: $45,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,390 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $31,820 | $15.30 | |
| Median | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 75th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 90th | $45,310 | $21.78 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Gainesville, GA | $37,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,800 |
| Savannah, GA | $36,100 |
| Dalton, GA | $34,180 |
| Columbus, GA | $33,440 |
| Augusta, GA | $32,120 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.65 ($36,720 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $36,720 against $36,670 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,790, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for sewing machine operator pay?
107 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,310 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.