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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Nevada

The median pay for a sewing machine operators in Nevada is $40,550/year ($19.5/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$41K
Median annual
$19.5/hr
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$47K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $41K get you in Nevada?

Take-home$2,885/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,735/mo
Rent burden60.1% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$40,550/yr
After rent$1,150/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Sewing Machine Operators salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $29,770, 25th percentile $37,440, median $40,550, 75th percentile $44,420, 90th percentile $47,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$37KMedian$41K75th$44K90th$47K
Bar chart showing Sewing Machine Operators salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $29,770, 25th percentile $37,440, median $40,550, 75th percentile $44,420, 90th percentile $47,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level sewing machine operators (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K.Top earners bring in $47K or more - a $18K spread from bottom to top.

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Sewing Machine Operators pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$43K+19%40
Washington$42K+15%1,770
New Hampshire$41K+15%290
Rhode Island$41K+15%480
Nevada$41K+13%1,400
Minnesota$41K+13%2,370
Massachusetts$40K+12%2,090
Maine$40K+12%760
Vermont$40K+11%300
Arizona$39K+9%1,340
North Dakota$39K+9%140
Wisconsin$39K+8%2,440
Mississippi$39K+7%2,620
South Dakota$38K+6%270
Oregon$38K+5%1,240

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Frequently asked questions

How much do sewing machine operators make in Nevada?

The median is $40,550 a year - that works out to about $19.5 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,770, and experienced sewing machine operators can clear $47,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $41K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,885/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,735/month (median of metro areas), which eats 60.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a sewing machine operators salary go in Nevada?

Nevada has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sewing machine operators salary is worth about $40,550 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do sewing machine operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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