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Sewing Machine Operators

Role Overview

Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Alaska	$42,800
Washington	$41,530
New Hampshire	$41,410
Rhode Island	$41,290
Nevada	$40,550
Minnesota	$40,510
Massachusetts	$40,370
Maine	$40,170
Vermont	$39,870
Arizona	$39,240
North Dakota	$39,110
Wisconsin	$38,940
Mississippi	$38,690
Colorado	$38,580
South Dakota	$38,120

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Median Annual Salary

$36,000

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-10.8%

Avg. annual openings

13.0k

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