How much does a sewing machine operator make in Tennessee?
$34,220a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Tennessee. That is $16.45 an hour or $2,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.45
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,130Median: $34,220Highest 10%: $46,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,130 | $9.20 | |
| 25th | $23,500 | $11.30 | |
| Median | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 75th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 90th | $46,800 | $22.50 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,500 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,380 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,800 |
| Cleveland, TN | $36,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $33,990 |
| Morristown, TN | $33,850 |
| Knoxville, TN | $33,680 |
| Johnson City, TN | $33,420 |
| Clarksville, TN | $32,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 40. North Carolina | $35,160 |
| 41. New Mexico | $34,840 |
| 42. Georgia | $34,790 |
| 43. Tennessee | $34,220 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $33,340 |
| 45. Florida | $33,270 |
| 46. Texas | $31,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.45 ($34,220 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $34,220 against $36,670 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays sewing machine operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,500 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.