Sewing Machine Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 104,880 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $27,860 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $31,960 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $36,670 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $42,830 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $47,840 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$28K
25th
$32K
Median
$37K
75th
$43K
90th
$48K
Highest Paying States for Sewing Machine Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $46,300 |
| Nevada | $44,590 |
| Washington | $43,720 |
| Colorado | $43,690 |
| New Hampshire | $42,960 |
| Hawaii | $42,860 |
| Massachusetts | $42,850 |
| Maine | $42,450 |
| Oregon | $42,260 |
| New York | $41,930 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Sewing Machine Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $46,300 per year, while New York has an average of $41,930 — a difference of $4,370. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Sewing Machine Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 104,880 workers were employed as Sewing Machine Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $37,600 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-6031