Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $35,360 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $28,430
90th percentile $42,390
Employed locally 120
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,430
    25th
    $31,140
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $38,940
    90th
    $42,390

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 57% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $42,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $40,370
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,040
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $39,390
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $39,280
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $38,960

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,330
    Bakers$37,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Boise City, ID is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.91 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Boise City, ID is 1.8% below 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,430 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,140.