Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $39,760 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $51,150
Employed locally 110
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $39,760
    75th
    $44,170
    90th
    $51,150

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 39% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 61% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,530
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $40,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,040

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50,630
    Food Batchmakers$42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Boulder, CO is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Boulder, CO is 10.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.