Sewers, Hand Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $36,480 · Median hourly: $17.54 · Employment: 2,190
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,680 | $13.31 |
| 25th | $33,330 | $16.03 |
| Median | $36,480 | $17.54 |
| 75th | $40,720 | $19.58 |
| 90th | $47,570 | $22.87 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-6051
- Total U.S. employment: 2,190
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The mean wage of $37,210 sits 2.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Sewers, Hand Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $42,420 | $20.40 | +16.3% | 110 |
| Colorado | $47,600 | $22.88 | +30.5% | 0 |
| Florida | $38,480 | $18.50 | +5.5% | 140 |
| Georgia | $38,210 | $18.37 | +4.7% | 120 |
| Illinois | $36,480 | $17.54 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Indiana | $34,410 | $16.54 | -5.7% | 0 |
| Iowa | $42,290 | $20.33 | +15.9% | 40 |
| Louisiana | $27,040 | $13.00 | -25.9% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $38,680 | $18.60 | +6.0% | 40 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 100 |
| Nevada | $39,440 | $18.96 | +8.1% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $36,400 | $17.50 | -0.2% | 40 |
| New York | $37,380 | $17.97 | +2.5% | 120 |
| North Carolina | $36,550 | $17.57 | +0.2% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,560 | $17.09 | -2.5% | 230 |
| South Carolina | $39,690 | $19.08 | +8.8% | 0 |
| Texas | $29,320 | $14.10 | -19.6% | 240 |
| Washington | $45,170 | $21.72 | +23.8% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for sewers, hand?
The median annual wage for sewers, hand is $36,480 ($17.54 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays sewers, hand the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many sewers, hand are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 2,190 sewers, hand employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do sewers, hand make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.54. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.