Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $48,880 +35.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $63,120
Employed locally 150
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $63,120
    90th
    $63,120

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sewing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Glens Falls, NY $48,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,360
    Kingston, NY $46,170

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Green Bay, WI $41,730
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $40,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Madison, WI $40,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $39,100
    Wisconsin $38,940

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,210
    Food Batchmakers$47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Appleton, WI is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Appleton, WI is 35.8% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.