Sewers, Hand
SOC Code: 51-6051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Sewers, Hand. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | $39,146 | $45,406 | $51,646 | $57,907 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,334 | $44,720 | $51,106 | $57,491 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $34,778 | $41,226 | $47,694 | $54,142 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,669 | $40,893 | $44,096 | $47,320 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $36,629 | $40,165 | $43,701 | $47,237 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $35,942 | $39,562 | $43,160 | $46,779 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,942 | $39,562 | $43,160 | $46,779 |
| Boulder, CO | $35,942 | $39,562 | $43,160 | $46,779 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $35,942 | $39,562 | $43,160 | $46,779 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,942 | $39,562 | $43,160 | $46,779 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.6 | |
| Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Active Listening | 2.6 | |
| Speaking | 2.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.5 | |
| Active Learning | 2.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Mechanical | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.3 |
| Design | 2.3 |
| Production and Processing | 2.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 82.2% |
| High school diploma | 10.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.1% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
- Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
- 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.
- Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe FreeHand MX Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite Drawing software Embroidery design software Graphics digitizing software Template design software
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