Top 6 cities for sewers, hand by average salary
| Denver, CO | $47,480 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,960 |
| Atlanta, GA | $42,810 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,620 |
| New York, NY | $38,960 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,920 |
Map: Sewers, Hand salary by metro area
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Sewers, Hand salary by state
Colorado pays sewers, hand the most statewide, $46,200 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $46,200 | $47,600 | n/a | 1 | $47,480 | $47,480 |
| Washington | $43,200 | $45,170 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $43,140 | $42,420 | 110 | 1 | $44,960 | $44,960 |
| Iowa | $41,750 | $42,290 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $41,680 | $39,440 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $40,240 | $36,480 | n/a | 1 | $40,620 | $40,620 |
| New York | $39,200 | $37,380 | 120 | 1 | $38,960 | $38,960 |
| Georgia | $39,140 | $38,210 | 120 | 1 | $42,810 | $42,810 |
| Massachusetts | $38,760 | $38,680 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $38,390 | $39,690 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $37,400 | $38,480 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $37,210 | $36,400 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $35,400 | $34,410 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $35,380 | $36,550 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $34,820 | $35,560 | 230 | 1 | $33,920 | $33,920 |
| Texas | $30,580 | $29,320 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $29,420 | $27,040 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $22,780 | $21,840 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Sewers, Hand salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $47,480 | $48,580 | $22.83 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,960 | $48,540 | $21.62 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $42,810 | $46,140 | $20.58 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $40,620 | $36,480 | $19.53 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $38,960 | $37,380 | $18.73 | 140 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,920 | $33,830 | $16.31 | n/a |
Related jobs
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersU.S. average $34,920
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsU.S. average $34,640
- Sewing Machine OperatorsU.S. average $37,600
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersU.S. average $45,140
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersU.S. average $48,580
- UpholsterersU.S. average $47,340
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $39,530
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $40,720
Sewers, Hand salary: questions
Where do sewers, hand make the most money?
In Denver, CO, with an average of $47,480 a year, among the 6 metro areas we cover.
What is the average sewers, hand salary in the U.S.?
$37,210 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $36,480, so half of sewers, hand earn more than that and half less.
What salary should sewers, hand ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of sewers, hand nationwide earn between $33,330 (25th percentile) and $40,720 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays sewers, hand the most?
Colorado, with a statewide average of $46,200 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is sewers, hand pay the lowest?
Philadelphia, PA, at $33,920 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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