What are the main factors that influence an Embroidery Machine Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Embroidery Machine Operator's salary?

An Embroidery Machine Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,249 for beginners, reaching about $46,760 at mid-level, and approach $49,305 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Embroidery Machine Operator?

Embroidery Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embroidery Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,521, California $51,326, Massachusetts $50,642. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embroidery Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Embroidery Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Machine Operator IV: $65,152; Machine Operator III: $51,565; Machine Operator II: $45,469; Machine Operator: $45,108; Machine Operator I: $40,919.

Embroidery Machine Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embroidery Machine Operator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embroidery Machine Operator in Delaware is $47,124 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Embroidery Machine Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,569
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,570 to $52,068
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,425

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Embroidery Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,068	$4,339	$1,001	$25
Average	$47,124	$3,927	$906	$23
25th Percentile	$42,570	$3,548	$819	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Embroidery Machine Operator Salaries

An Embroidery Machine Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Embroidery Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embroidery Machine Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,249
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,386
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,760
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,578
Expert (over 8 years): $49,305

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Embroidery Machine Operator	$45,249
Intermediate Level Embroidery Machine Operator	$45,386
Senior Level Embroidery Machine Operator	$46,760
Specialist Level Embroidery Machine Operator	$48,578
Expert Level Embroidery Machine Operator	$49,305

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How Do Embroidery Machine Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Embroidery Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,521.
California: $51,326.
Massachusetts: $50,642.

District of Columbia $51,521 California $51,326 Massachusetts $50,642 Washington $50,456 New Jersey $50,437 Alaska $50,372 Connecticut $49,730 New York $49,469

Hawaii $48,636 Rhode Island $48,245 Maryland $47,980 Minnesota $47,617 Colorado $47,477 Illinois $47,431 Oregon $47,254 Delaware $47,124

New Hampshire $47,042 Virginia $46,859 Pennsylvania $46,323 Nevada $46,054 North Dakota $45,965 Michigan $45,826 Wisconsin $45,774 Vermont $45,672

Texas $45,388 Maine $45,369 Arizona $45,342 Ohio $45,309 Georgia $44,881 Indiana $44,667 Wyoming $44,625 Utah $44,560

Iowa $44,532 Kansas $44,309 Louisiana $44,243 North Carolina $44,220 Missouri $44,211 Florida $44,029 Montana $43,932 Nebraska $43,839

Kentucky $43,787 South Carolina $43,601 Tennessee $43,485 Idaho $43,438 New Mexico $43,099 Oklahoma $43,024 Alabama $42,750 South Dakota $42,289

Arkansas $42,038 West Virginia $41,903 Mississippi $41,498

Top Paying Cities for Embroidery Machine Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $48,771
Little Creek: $48,320
Magnolia: $48,520

Lincoln, DE $48,771 Little Creek, DE $48,320 Magnolia, DE $48,520 Milford, DE $48,771 Marydel, DE $48,138 Millsboro, DE $48,771 Millville, DE $49,097 Milton, DE $48,771

Nassau, DE $48,771 Ocean View, DE $49,097 Rehoboth Beach, DE $49,097 Seaford, DE $48,259 Selbyville, DE $49,097 Smyrna, DE $48,082 Viola, DE $48,520 Woodside, DE $48,380

Bear, DE $47,729 Newark, DE $47,747 Claymont, DE $47,785 Delaware City, DE $47,747 Hockessin, DE $47,785 Kirkwood, DE $47,747 Middletown, DE $47,985 Montchanin, DE $47,785

New Castle, DE $47,785 Odessa, DE $48,050 Port Penn, DE $47,617 Rockland, DE $47,785 Saint Georges, DE $47,747 Townsend, DE $47,980 Winterthur, DE $47,785 Lewes, DE $48,771

Wilmington, DE $47,785 Dover, DE $48,296 Dover Afb, DE $48,408 Bethany Beach, DE $49,097 Bethel, DE $48,259 Bridgeville, DE $48,771 Camden Wyoming, DE $48,348 Cheswold, DE $48,185

Clayton, DE $48,064 Dagsboro, DE $49,097 Delmar, DE $48,259 Ellendale, DE $48,771 Felton, DE $48,771 Fenwick Island, DE $49,097 Frankford, DE $49,097 Frederica, DE $48,771

Georgetown, DE $48,771 Greenwood, DE $48,771 Harbeson, DE $48,771 Harrington, DE $48,771 Hartly, DE $48,040 Houston, DE $48,771 Kenton, DE $48,064 Laurel, DE $48,259

Yorklyn, DE $47,785

Embroidery Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embroidery Machine Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$42,570

Average $47,124/year

$52,068

$3,548

Average $3,927/month

$4,339

$819

Average $906/week

$1,001

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,068	$4,339	$1,001	$25
Average	$47,124	$3,927	$906	$23
25th Percentile	$42,570	$3,548	$819	$20

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