Sewing Machine Operators pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for sewing machine operators is $16.95 an hour ($35,260 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). It is 14% higher than the Texas median ($31,000).
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.59 | $26,200 |
| 25% of workers | $14.40 | $29,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.95 | $35,260 |
| 75% of workers | $18.84 | $39,180 |
| 90% of workers | $21.60 | $44,920 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa | $36,380 | 40 |
| Longview | $36,290 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $35,890 | 380 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $35,260 | 2,420 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $33,530 | 1,270 |
| Amarillo | $31,510 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $30,300 | 100 |
| Lubbock | $29,900 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $29,760 | 360 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $29,230 | 50 |
| Wichita Falls | $29,110 | 50 |
| Tyler | $29,030 | 60 |
| Waco | $28,230 | 70 |
| San Angelo | $27,010 | 30 |
| El Paso | $22,400 | 720 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
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