Retail

Sewer, Hand

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.

Annual openings

Median wage

$47,600

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-3%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Education not reported

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Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.

Region	Median wage	Openings/yr
Region 7 - Pueblo	$44,183	4