How much does a sewing machine operator make in Georgia?
$34,790a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Georgia. That is $16.73 an hour or $2,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.73
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,950Median: $34,790Highest 10%: $42,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,950 | $12.96 | |
| 25th | $29,670 | $14.26 | |
| Median | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 75th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 90th | $42,100 | $20.24 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gainesville, GA | $37,890 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,720 |
| Savannah, GA | $36,100 |
| Dalton, GA | $34,180 |
| Columbus, GA | $33,440 |
| Augusta, GA | $32,120 |
| Athens, GA | $31,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 39. Kansas | $35,360 |
| 40. North Carolina | $35,160 |
| 41. New Mexico | $34,840 |
| 42. Georgia | $34,790 |
| 43. Tennessee | $34,220 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $33,340 |
| 45. Florida | $33,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $16.73 ($34,790 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $34,790 against $36,670 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Georgia rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Georgia ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays sewing machine operators the most?
Gainesville, GA, with a median of $37,890 a year.
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.