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Sewing Machine Operator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Sewing Machine Operator"
How much does a Sewing Machine Operator in the federal government get paid? $42,016.10* *Based on the 2021 average.Sewing Machine Operator was the 401st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 62 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Sewing Machine Operating, with an average salary of $42,016.
Government Sewing Machine Operating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Sewing Machine Operating job is FWS-3, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-6. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard covers nonsupervisory work which involves operating power sewing machines to sew, alter, or repair wearing apparel, linens, blankets, and other fabric articles. This includes operation of automatic sewing machines when the operator must know how to thread the machine, wind bobbins, adjust tension, and oil parts.
Agencies that have hired a Sewing Machine Operator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 62 | $42,016.10 |
Sewing Machine Operator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Sewing Machine Operator is $42,016.10. The highest paid Sewing Machine Operator made $52,425 in 2021.
Common Sewing Machine Operator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Sewing Machine Operating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 62 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $8.31 to $19.82 / hour at paygrade FWS-3 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $9.70 to $24.53 / hour at paygrade FWS-6 |
| Occupation Family: | FABRIC AND LEATHER WORK FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-3 Paygrade
FWS-3 is the starting paygrade for Sewing Machine Operating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-3 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Laboring | FWS-1 | FWS-4 |
| Mobile Equipment Servicing | FWS-1 | FWS-6 |
| Cemetery Caretaking | FWS-2 | FWS-6 |
| Masonry | FWS-1 | FWS-10 |
| Insects Production Working | FWS-3 | FWS-5 |
Average Sewing Machine Operating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Sewing Machine Operator was $31,738. Since then, the average pay has increased to $42,016 in 2021.
Data Sources
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Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 3111.