Monogram machine operator vs embroiderer

The differences between monogram machine operators and embroiderers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a monogram machine operator and an embroiderer. Additionally, an embroiderer has an average salary of $42,655, which is higher than the $31,306 average annual salary of a monogram machine operator.

The top three skills for a monogram machine operator include embroidery, and . The most important skills for an embroiderer are embroidery, stitching, and digitizing.

Monogram machine operator vs embroiderer overview

	Monogram Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Yearly salary	$31,306	$42,655
Hourly rate	$15.05	$20.51
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	53,658	148
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Monogram machine operator vs embroiderer salary

Monogram machine operators and embroiderers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Monogram Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Average salary	$31,306	$42,655
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $22,000 And $81,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between monogram machine operator and embroiderer education

There are a few differences between a monogram machine operator and an embroiderer in terms of educational background:

	Monogram Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Monogram machine operator vs embroiderer demographics

Here are the differences between monogram machine operators' and embroiderers' demographics:

	Monogram Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 21.1% Female, 78.9%	Male, 26.7% Female, 73.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% Asian, 12.6% White, 47.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% Asian, 9.9% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between monogram machine operator and embroiderer duties and responsibilities

Monogram machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate an embroidery machine that personalize items for customer orders.
Certify in all areas of operations AS400 experience.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Embroiderer example responsibilities.

Perform comprehensive equipment checks, service and repairs to ensure safety and maximum production and quality.
Check visuals on parts every hour or as specified and record findings on attribute inspection sheet.
Embroider hats, t-shirts, jackets, blankets, and bags using a 5 head embroider machine.
Operate embroidery machines, quality control, answer telephones, customer service, packed/ship finished orders
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.

Monogram machine operator vs embroiderer skills

Common monogram machine operator skills

Embroidery, 100%

Common embroiderer skills

Embroidery, 70%
Stitching, 18%
Digitizing, 8%
Machine Operation, 3%
Heat Press, 1%
Screen Print, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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