The average salary for a hand sewer in California is around $29,460 per year.
Avg Salary
Hand sewers earn an average yearly salary of $29,460.
Wages typically start from $23,860 and go up to $35,860.
60% below national average Updated in 2018
Hand sewer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level hand sewer earnings begin at:
$17.24 per hour
$35,860 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level hand sewer earnings begin at:
$15.38 per hour
$32,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level hand sewer earnings begin at:
$14.17 per hour
$29,460 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level hand sewer earnings begin at:
$12.92 per hour
$26,870 per year
10th percentile
Starting level hand sewer earnings begin at:
$11.47 per hour
$23,860 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Hand sewer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $38,670 |
| Oregon | $35,290 |
| Colorado | $34,300 |
| Missouri | $32,830 |
| Wisconsin | $30,650 |
| Alabama | $30,480 |
| New Jersey | $29,890 |
| California | $29,460 |
| Massachusetts | $29,400 |
| Tennessee | $29,120 |
| New York | $29,090 |
| Idaho | $28,920 |
| Ohio | $28,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,010 |
| Indiana | $27,960 |
| Texas | $27,070 |
| Virginia | $26,180 |
| Florida | $26,170 |
| Washington | $25,650 |
| Illinois | $25,060 |
| Michigan | $24,850 |
| Minnesota | $24,630 |
| North Carolina | $24,540 |
| Kansas | $24,260 |
| New Mexico | $23,910 |
| Mississippi | $23,420 |
| Nebraska | $21,770 |
| Louisiana | $20,080 |
| Utah | $19,520 |
| Georgia | $19,270 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,780 |
How do hand sewer salaries compare to similar careers?
Hand sewers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than recreation workers but more than security guards.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Recreation worker salary | $28K |
| Lifeguard salary | $30K |
| Painting, coating & decorating worker salary | $30K |
| Janitor salary | $30K |
| Housekeeping cleaner salary | $28K |
| Hand sewer salary | $29K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $26K |
| Receptionist salary | $28K |
| Stock clerk salary | $28K |
| Security guard salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)