Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $43,660 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $49,020
Employed locally 90
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $49,020

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 50% 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
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Jackson, MI $42,660
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,410
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Minnesota $40,510

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,270
    Machinists$60,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Ann Arbor, MI is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 21.3% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.