How much does a sewing machine operator make in Mississippi?
$37,600a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Mississippi. That is $18.08 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.08
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,840Median: $37,600Highest 10%: $44,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,840 | $12.90 | |
| 25th | $30,460 | $14.64 | |
| Median | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 75th | $42,700 | $20.53 | |
| 90th | $44,220 | $21.26 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $33,990 |
| Jackson, MS | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 19. California | $37,940 |
| 20. Connecticut | $37,780 |
| 21. Delaware | $37,690 |
| 22. Mississippi | $37,600 |
| 23. Michigan | $37,490 |
| 24. Idaho | $37,160 |
| 25. Nebraska | $37,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $18.08 ($37,600 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
Yes: $37,600 against $36,670 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Mississippi rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays sewing machine operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $33,990 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.