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Avg. salary range
$37k–$37k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Industrial Sewers commonly work in large factories, surrounded by other people who also use sewing machines. A typical workday starts when they’re given patterns and a large amount of cloth. They cut the cloth and then sew it together according to the patterns. Afterwards, they inspect the final product, making sure it’s straight, matches the pattern, and contains no defects. Sewers may also sew the company’s tag on the item and put it in a box for shipping. They do all of this work incredibly quickly.
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Where you could work
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What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Quality Control
Are you good at responding to feedback? Are you able to repeat a task with consistent results?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$33,100
Average
$36,500
High
$39,100
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times vary. Shifts are usually 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays.
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$36,767
Overall Rank
198th
out of 199 careers
In Manufacturing & Aerospace
18th
out of 18 careers
Salary distribution
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