Sewers, Hand pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for sewers, hand is $17.54 an hour ($36,480 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.
Pay range for sewers, hand in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.31 | $27,680 |
| 25% of workers | $16.03 | $33,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| 75% of workers | $19.58 | $40,720 |
| 90% of workers | $22.87 | $47,570 |
Best-paying states for sewers, hand
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $47,600 | 0 |
| Washington | $45,170 | 0 |
| California | $42,420 | 110 |
| Iowa | $42,290 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $39,690 | 0 |
| Nevada | $39,440 | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $38,680 | 40 |
| Florida | $38,480 | 140 |
| Georgia | $38,210 | 120 |
| New York | $37,380 | 120 |
Education, experience and outlook for sewers, hand
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -12% over ten years, declining · about 600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | $36,670 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $35,060 |
| Upholsterers | $46,340 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $41,640 |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $39,530 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $37,800 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $38,020 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $35,650 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.