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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Corpus Christi?

$30,300a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $14.57 an hour or $2,525 a month.

Hourly
$14.57
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
209 of 236
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,390Median: $30,300Highest 10%: $39,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,390$10.28
25th$24,310$11.69
Median$30,300$14.57
75th$33,740$16.22
90th$39,270$18.88

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Longview, TX$36,290
Austin, TX$35,890
Dallas, TX$35,260
Houston, TX$33,530
San Antonio, TX$29,760
Beaumont, TX$29,230
Wichita Falls, TX$29,110
Tyler, TX$29,030
Waco, TX$28,230
El Paso, TX$22,400
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Texas Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$91,560
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,560
Machinist$71,590
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$62,520
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,590
Welder$59,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$54,700
Molding$53,890
Slaughterer and Meat Packer$49,460
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $14.57 ($30,300 a year).

Do sewing machine operators make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

No: $30,300 against $36,670 nationally, 17% less.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $31,000, so Corpus Christi pays 2% less.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for sewing machine operator pay?

209 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,270 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.