Monogram machine operator vs seamstress

The differences between monogram machine operators and seamstresses 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 a seamstress. Additionally, a seamstress has an average salary of $33,724, 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 a seamstress are customer service, punctuality, and industrial sewing machines.

Monogram machine operator vs seamstress overview

	Monogram Machine Operator	Seamstress
Yearly salary	$31,306	$33,724
Hourly rate	$15.05	$16.21
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	53,658	1,259
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Monogram machine operator vs seamstress salary

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

	Monogram Machine Operator	Seamstress
Average salary	$31,306	$33,724
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $22,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Somerville, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	CoxHealth
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between monogram machine operator and seamstress education

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

	Monogram Machine Operator	Seamstress
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Management	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Monogram machine operator vs seamstress demographics

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

	Monogram Machine Operator	Seamstress
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 21.1% Female, 78.9%	Male, 5.8% Female, 94.2%
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, 8.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% Asian, 10.0% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between monogram machine operator and seamstress 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.

Seamstress example responsibilities.

Place spools of thread on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
Sew cushions and upholstery for furniture
Deconstruct and reinforce clothing, repair t-shirts, hats, etc.
Place spools of thread on spindles, ensure machine is threaded properly.
Operate a Juki pattern tact machine and an auto matrix cutting table.
Use vinyl plotter to create designs and press on to t-shirts etc.

Monogram machine operator vs seamstress skills

Common monogram machine operator skills

Embroidery, 100%

Common seamstress skills

Customer Service, 67%
Punctuality, 18%
Industrial Sewing Machines, 3%
Stitching, 2%
Embroidery, 1%
Inventory Control, 1%