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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Fayetteville?

$29,640a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $14.25 an hour or $2,470 a month.

Hourly
$14.25
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
214 of 236
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,680Median: $29,640Highest 10%: $38,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,680$13.31
25th$28,760$13.83
Median$29,640$14.25
75th$34,940$16.80
90th$38,790$18.65

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Hickory, NC$46,540
Asheville, NC$37,210
Virginia Beach, VA$35,730
Charlotte, NC$34,940
Durham, NC$34,850
Greensboro, NC$32,470
Raleigh, NC$30,960
Winston-Salem, NC$30,150
Burlington, NC$29,570
Greenville, NC$29,280
Rocky Mount, NC$29,230
Pinehurst, NC$28,560
Wilmington, NC$28,510
Sewing Machine Operator salary in North Carolina Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$67,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,040
Coating$62,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,850
Machinist$58,150
Welder$49,780
Inspector$47,160
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$39,230
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$39,180
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$38,410
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $14.25 ($29,640 a year).

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

No: $29,640 against $36,670 nationally, 19% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $35,160, so Fayetteville pays 16% less.

Where does Fayetteville rank for sewing machine operator pay?

214 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,790 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.