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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Greenville?

$39,070a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $18.78 an hour or $3,256 a month.

Hourly
$18.78
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
49 of 236
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,610Median: $39,070Highest 10%: $46,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,610$14.24
25th$35,730$17.18
Median$39,070$18.78
75th$43,300$20.82
90th$46,090$22.16

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Columbia, SC$44,810
Spartanburg, SC$38,530
Charleston, SC$38,110
Charlotte, NC$34,940
Augusta, GA$32,120
Sewing Machine Operator salary in South Carolina Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$73,740
Tool and Die Maker$67,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Machinist$57,970
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $18.78 ($39,070 a year).

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

Yes: $39,070 against $36,670 nationally, 7% more.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $38,250, so Greenville pays 2% more.

Where does Greenville rank for sewing machine operator pay?

49 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,090 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.