Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $36,160 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $29,080
90th percentile $47,020
Employed locally 150
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,080
    25th
    $34,000
    50th (median)
    $36,160
    75th
    $42,330
    90th
    $47,020

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sewing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Appleton, WI $48,880
    Glens Falls, NY $48,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $37,520
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $37,350
    Springfield, OH $37,130
    Columbus, OH $36,600
    Toledo, OH $36,270
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $35,870

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Akron, OH is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Akron, OH is 0.4% above the national median of $36,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sewing Machine Operators in Akron?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,080 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,000.