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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Morristown?

$33,850a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Morristown, TN metro area. That is $16.27 an hour or $2,821 a month.

Hourly
$16.27
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
173 of 236
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,090Median: $33,850Highest 10%: $42,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,090$10.14
25th$30,660$14.74
Median$33,850$16.27
75th$37,110$17.84
90th$42,760$20.56

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Nashville, TN$37,500
Jackson, TN$37,380
Chattanooga, TN$36,800
Cleveland, TN$36,400
Memphis, TN$33,990
Knoxville, TN$33,680
Clarksville, TN$32,690
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Tennessee Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Morristown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,450
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$62,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$48,420
Tool and Die Maker$48,400
Machinist$47,370
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,240
Welder$47,070
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,680
Food Processing Worker$46,320
Production Worker$45,130
Salaries for every job in Morristown, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Morristown, TN metro area is $16.27 ($33,850 a year).

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

No: $33,850 against $36,670 nationally, 8% less.

How does Morristown compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $34,220, so Morristown pays 1% less.

Where does Morristown rank for sewing machine operator pay?

173 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,760 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.