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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Jackson?

$37,380a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,115 a month.

Hourly
$17.97
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
85 of 236
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,990Median: $37,380Highest 10%: $43,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,990$13.94
25th$32,830$15.78
Median$37,380$17.97
75th$38,380$18.45
90th$43,400$20.87

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Nashville, TN$37,500
Chattanooga, TN$36,800
Cleveland, TN$36,400
Memphis, TN$33,990
Morristown, TN$33,850
Knoxville, TN$33,680
Clarksville, TN$32,690
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Tennessee Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Tool and Die Maker$57,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,070
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,610
Machinist$48,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,250
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,890
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,840
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $17.97 ($37,380 a year).

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

Yes: $37,380 against $36,670 nationally, 2% more.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $34,220, so Jackson pays 9% more.

Where does Jackson rank for sewing machine operator pay?

85 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,400 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.