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BLSSalary

Sewers, Hand Salary (2025)

Based on 2,190 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$37,210
$17.89/hr
Annual Median
$36,480
$17.54/hr
Bottom 10%
$27,680
$13.31/hr
Top 10%
$47,570
$22.87/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$27,680
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$33,330
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$36,480
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$40,720
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$47,570

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$28K

25th

$33K

Median

$36K

75th

$41K

90th

$48K

Highest Paying States for Sewers, Hand

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Colorado$46,200
Washington$43,200
California$43,140
Iowa$41,750
Nevada$41,680
Illinois$40,240
New York$39,200
Georgia$39,140
Massachusetts$38,760
South Carolina$38,390

Geographic Salary Variation

Sewers, Hand salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Colorado at an average of $46,200 per year, while South Carolina has an average of $38,390 — a difference of $7,810. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Sewers, Hand

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,190 workers were employed as Sewers, Hands in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $37,210 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-6051

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($27,680) represents entry-level or part-time Sewers, Hands, while the 90th percentile ($47,570) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($36,480) is the midpoint — half of all Sewers, Hands earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.