Sewing Machine Operators pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $33,580 or more. The middle half of sewing machine operators in Columbus earn between $33,440 and $33,580.
- $31K10th
- $33K25th
- $33KMedian
- $34K75th
- $34K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,240 | $2,770 | $15.98 |
| Median | $33,440 | $2,787 | $16.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,440 | $2,787 | $16.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,580 | $2,798 | $16.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Sewing machine operators in Columbus earn 4% less than the Georgia average ($34,510) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($37,600). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $36,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $33,240 | $33,440 | $30,850 | $33,580 | 240 |
| Georgia | $34,510 | $34,790 | $26,950 | $42,100 | 3,420 |
| United States | $37,600 | $36,670 | $27,860 | $47,840 | 104,880 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Sewing Machine Operators salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $33,240, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $27,978 a year, or $2,332 a month and $1,076 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $27,978 | $2,332 |
| Working in AL | $27,563 | $2,297 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for sewing machine operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $33,240 buys what about $37,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Sewing Machine Operators salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($36,950).
Highest-paying cities for sewing machine operators
Appleton, WI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($51,830).
- Appleton, WI$51,830
- Bend, OR$47,980
- San Jose, CA$47,860
- Santa Cruz, CA$47,460
- San Francisco, CA$46,380
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Sewing Machine Operators salary in Columbus: questions
How much do sewing machine operators make an hour in Columbus?
$15.98 an hour on average, and $16.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level sewing machine operators salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the sewing machine operators take-home pay in Columbus?
About $27,978 a year ($2,332 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,240.
Do sewing machine operators earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,600).
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 51-6031; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.02, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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