How much does a sewing machine operator make in Houston?
$33,530a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.12 an hour or $2,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.12
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 176 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,340Median: $33,530Highest 10%: $45,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,340 | $12.18 | |
| 25th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $33,530 | $16.12 | |
| 75th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $45,360 | $21.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Longview, TX | $36,290 |
| Austin, TX | $35,890 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,260 |
| 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 Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.12 ($33,530 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,530 against $36,670 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,000, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for sewing machine operator pay?
176 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,360 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.