How much does a sewing machine operator make in Dallas?
$35,260a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $16.95 an hour or $2,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.95
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,200Median: $35,260Highest 10%: $44,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,200 | $12.60 | |
| 25th | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| Median | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 75th | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| 90th | $44,920 | $21.60 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Longview, TX | $36,290 |
| Austin, TX | $35,890 |
| Houston, TX | $33,530 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,300 |
| 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 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $16.95 ($35,260 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $35,260 against $36,670 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,000, so Dallas pays 14% more.
Where does Dallas rank for sewing machine operator pay?
150 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,920 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.