Sewing Machine Operators pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $16.45 an hour ($34,220 a year). About 3,300 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). Tennessee ranks 43rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.20 | $19,130 |
| 25% of workers | $11.30 | $23,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.45 | $34,220 |
| 75% of workers | $19.38 | $40,310 |
| 90% of workers | $22.50 | $46,800 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $37,500 | 870 |
| Jackson | $37,380 | 50 |
| Chattanooga | $36,800 | 180 |
| Cleveland | $36,400 | 50 |
| Memphis | $33,990 | 430 |
| Morristown | $33,850 | 60 |
| Knoxville | $33,680 | 520 |
| Johnson City | $33,420 | 40 |
| Clarksville | $32,690 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sewing machine operators
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.1% over ten years, declining · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,920 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $44,030 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,220 |
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