Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $39,850 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.16
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $52,030
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $39,850
    75th
    $41,580
    90th
    $52,030

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 54% 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
    Binghamton, NY $40,060
    Missoula, MT $38,490
    Billings, MT $34,510

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,420
    Bakers$40,180
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Bozeman, MT is $19.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Bozeman, MT is 10.7% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.