Sewing machine operator vs embroiderer

The differences between sewing 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 sewing machine operator and an embroiderer. Additionally, an embroiderer has an average salary of $42,655, which is higher than the $31,312 average annual salary of a sewing machine operator.

The top three skills for a sewing machine operator include stitching, industrial sewing machines and single needle. The most important skills for an embroiderer are embroidery, stitching, and digitizing.

Sewing machine operator vs embroiderer overview

	Sewing Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Yearly salary	$31,312	$42,655
Hourly rate	$15.05	$20.51
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	63,884	148
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Sewing machine operator vs embroiderer salary

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

	Sewing Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Average salary	$31,312	$42,655
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $22,000 And $81,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Gasser Chair	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between sewing machine operator and embroiderer education

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

	Sewing Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sewing machine operator vs embroiderer demographics

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

	Sewing Machine Operator	Embroiderer
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 15.7% Female, 84.3%	Male, 26.7% Female, 73.3%
Race ratio	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%	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 sewing machine operator and embroiderer duties and responsibilities

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.

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.

Sewing machine operator vs embroiderer skills

Common sewing machine operator skills

Stitching, 12%
Industrial Sewing Machines, 10%
Single Needle, 8%
Machine Operation, 8%
Safety Rules, 7%
Machine Malfunctions, 7%

Common embroiderer skills

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