SOC 51-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sewing Machine Operators — Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Wichita Falls, TX the median wage is $29,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wichita Falls, TX the median wage is $29,110. That is 20.6% lower than the national median of $36,670. Pay ranges from under $22,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $41,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,810 to $34,650.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $36,380. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 215th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,810 | −37.8% |
| 25th | $22,810 | −37.8% |
| Median (50th) | $29,110 | −20.6% |
| 75th | $34,650 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $41,400 | +12.9% |
| Mean | $29,340 | −20.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $36,380 | 40 | |
| 2 | Longview | $36,290 | 50 | |
| 3 | Austin | $35,890 | 380 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $35,260 | 2,420 | |
| 5 | Houston | $33,530 | 1,270 | |
| 6 | Amarillo | $31,510 | 40 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $30,300 | 100 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $29,900 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $29,760 | 360 | |
| 10 | Beaumont | $29,230 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita Falls run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $29,110 goes as far as $29,979 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,979US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,110 a year, 20.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,810 to $41,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $36,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Wichita Falls, TX?
The median annual wage is $29,110, or $14.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,670, so pay in Wichita Falls, TX is 20.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX earns more than $41,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $36,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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