Hand sewer earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level hand sewer earnings begin at:

$18.03 per hour

$37,500 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level hand sewer earnings begin at:

$16.42 per hour

$34,160 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level hand sewer earnings begin at:

$12.58 per hour

$26,170 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level hand sewer earnings begin at:

$10.55 per hour

$21,950 per year

10th percentile

Starting level hand sewer earnings begin at:

$9.66 per hour

$20,090 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 Florida. On average, they make less than tailors but more than sewing machine operators.

Career Median Salary
Tailor salary $27K
Florist salary $27K
Switchboard operator salary $27K
Concierge salary $27K
Lifeguard salary $27K
Hand sewer salary $26K
Recreation worker salary $24K
Library assistant salary $26K
Nail technician salary $24K
Sewing machine operator salary $25K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)