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SOC 51-6051·Production
Sewers, Hand
Median wage
$37,207
10-yr outlook
−10.8%by 2032
Openings / year
46
Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Sewers, Hand — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $35,557 |
| Median (typical) | $37,207 |
| Experienced | $41,476 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Sewers, Hand — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $37,210 |
| Long Island | $37,207 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Production) and pay more than a Sewers, Hand. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,828 median (+$621) · −6.9% by 2032
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$37,992 median (+$785) · −0.6% by 2032
- Food Batchmakers$38,250 median (+$1,043) · −4.2% by 2032
- Sewing Machine Operators$38,794 median (+$1,587) · −18.8% by 2032
- Bakers$40,928 median (+$3,721) · +1.1% by 2032
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,949 median (+$3,742) · −9.3% by 2032
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