Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $36,360 +1% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 60
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $42,080
    90th
    $47,840

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 46% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Vallejo, CA $43,180
    Napa, CA $42,550
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $42,090

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.