Serging machine operator vs sewing machine operator

The differences between serging machine operators and sewing 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 a sewing machine operator. Additionally, a sewing machine operator has an average salary of $31,312, which is higher than the $31,306 average annual salary of a serging machine operator.

Serging machine operator vs sewing machine operator overview

	Serging Machine Operator	Sewing Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,306	$31,312
Hourly rate	$15.05	$15.05
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	53,657	63,884
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Serging machine operator vs sewing machine operator salary

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

	Serging Machine Operator	Sewing Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,306	$31,312
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Gasser Chair
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between serging machine operator and sewing machine operator education

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

	Serging Machine Operator	Sewing Machine Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Serging machine operator vs sewing machine operator demographics

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

	Serging Machine Operator	Sewing Machine Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 22.5% Female, 77.5%	Male, 15.7% Female, 84.3%
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, 9.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Asian, 10.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between serging machine operator and sewing 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.

Sewing machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing machine operation to detect defects in stitching and machine malfunction and notify supervisor.
Set up programs and operate Tajima embroidery machine and create eye catching looks for ladies and gentlemen's garments
Experience with Tajima 1 , 6 and 8 head machines.
Secure spools of thread on spindles.
Sew binding on government issue t-shirts.
Add stoning to gowns or costumes.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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