How much does a sewing machine operator make in Texas?
$31,000a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Texas. That is $14.90 an hour or $2,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.90
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,420Median: $31,000Highest 10%: $44,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,420 | $10.30 | |
| 25th | $26,200 | $12.60 | |
| Median | $31,000 | $14.90 | |
| 75th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 90th | $44,290 | $21.29 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $36,380 |
| Longview, TX | $36,290 |
| Austin, TX | $35,890 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,260 |
| Houston, TX | $33,530 |
| Amarillo, TX | $31,510 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,300 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,760 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,230 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $29,110 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,030 |
| Waco, TX | $28,230 |
| San Angelo, TX | $27,010 |
| El Paso, TX | $22,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 43. Tennessee | $34,220 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $33,340 |
| 45. Florida | $33,270 |
| 46. Texas | $31,000 |
| 47. Alabama | $30,830 |
| 48. Louisiana | $29,600 |
| 49. Kentucky | $29,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.90 ($31,000 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $31,000 against $36,670 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Texas ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays sewing machine operators the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $36,380 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.