How much does a sewing machine operator make in Birmingham?
$31,840a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.31
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,610Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $43,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,610 | $11.35 | |
| 25th | $28,000 | $13.46 | |
| Median | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 75th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $43,380 | $20.86 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Huntsville, AL | $36,340 |
| Mobile, AL | $34,110 |
| Columbus, GA | $33,440 |
| Montgomery, AL | $33,330 |
| Decatur, AL | $32,770 |
| Anniston, AL | $31,890 |
| Daphne, AL | $31,140 |
| Dothan, AL | $30,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $31,840 against $36,670 nationally, 13% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $30,830, so Birmingham pays 3% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for sewing machine operator pay?
193 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,380 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.