Sewers, Hand Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for sewers, hands across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Colorado$46,200
- Washington$43,200
- California$43,140
- Iowa$41,750
- Nevada$41,680
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$29,420
- Texas$30,580
- Pennsylvania$34,820
- North Carolina$35,380
- Indiana$35,400
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $46,200 | $47,600 | $22 | +24.2% | — |
| 2 | Washington | $43,200 | $45,170 | $21 | +16.1% | — |
| 3 | California | $43,140 | $42,420 | $21 | +15.9% | 110 |
| 4 | Iowa | $41,750 | $42,290 | $20 | +12.2% | 40 |
| 5 | Nevada | $41,680 | $39,440 | $20 | +12% | — |
| 6 | Illinois | $40,240 | $36,480 | $19 | +8.1% | — |
| 7 | New York | $39,200 | $37,380 | $19 | +5.3% | 120 |
| 8 | Georgia | $39,140 | $38,210 | $19 | +5.2% | 120 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $38,760 | $38,680 | $19 | +4.2% | 40 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $38,390 | $39,690 | $18 | +3.2% | — |
| 11 | Florida | $37,400 | $38,480 | $18 | +0.5% | 140 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $37,210 | $36,400 | $18 | +0% | 40 |
| 13 | Indiana | $35,400 | $34,410 | $17 | -4.9% | — |
| 14 | North Carolina | $35,380 | $36,550 | $17 | -4.9% | 70 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $34,820 | $35,560 | $17 | -6.4% | 230 |
| 16 | Texas | $30,580 | $29,320 | $15 | -17.8% | 240 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $29,420 | $27,040 | $14 | -20.9% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 7 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,580 | $47,480 | — |
| 2 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,540 | $44,960 | — |
| 3 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $46,140 | $42,810 | — |
| 4 | Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,390 | $37,410 | 100 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,380 | $38,960 | 140 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,480 | $40,620 | — |
| 7 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $33,830 | $33,920 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing sewers, hands (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $52,200 | $44,910 | — |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $48,540 | $45,730 | — |
| 3 | Repair and Maintenance | $48,300 | $44,650 | 60 |
| 4 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $48,300 | $46,550 | 50 |
| 5 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $48,040 | $46,750 | 80 |
| 6 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $46,020 | $41,560 | 30 |
| 7 | Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $39,440 | $37,840 | 220 |
| 8 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers | $39,440 | $37,840 | 220 |
| 9 | Performing Arts Companies | $39,420 | $38,050 | 50 |
| 10 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $38,670 | $40,630 | 100 |
| 11 | Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $37,600 | $37,500 | — |
| 12 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $37,510 | $37,740 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sewers, hand make in the U.S.?
The median sewers, hand salary in the United States is $36,480 per year (mean $37,210), and about 80% earn between $27,680 and $47,570.
How much do sewers, hand make per hour?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays sewers, hand the most?
Colorado has the highest average pay for sewers, hand at $46,200 per year (median $47,600).
What is the job outlook for sewers, hand?
Employment is projected to change -7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 700 openings per year.