Serging machine operator vs embroidery machine operator

The differences between serging machine operators and embroidery machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a serging machine operator and an embroidery machine operator. Additionally, an embroidery machine operator has an average salary of $31,900, which is higher than the $31,306 average annual salary of a serging machine operator.

Serging machine operator vs embroidery machine operator overview

	Serging Machine Operator	Embroidery Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,306	$31,900
Hourly rate	$15.05	$15.34
Growth rate	-	-8%
Number of jobs	53,657	65,211
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Serging machine operator vs embroidery machine operator salary

Serging machine operators and embroidery machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Serging Machine Operator	Embroidery Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,306	$31,900
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Fargo, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	World Emblem
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between serging machine operator and embroidery machine operator education

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

	Serging Machine Operator	Embroidery Machine Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Serging machine operator vs embroidery machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between serging machine operators' and embroidery machine operators' demographics:

	Serging Machine Operator	Embroidery Machine Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 22.5% Female, 77.5%	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%
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, 9.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 8.1% White, 65.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between serging machine operator and embroidery machine operator duties and responsibilities

Serging machine operator example responsibilities.

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.

Embroidery machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, repairs defective embroidery, regulates machine settings
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, and make corrections if need.
Decorate t-shirts and sweat shirts for college bookstores.
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.
Replace empty bobbins and doing weekly cleaning such as oiling and dusting.
Create patterns, cut fabric and sew large custom drapes, bedding and cushions for high end homes and businesses.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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