Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $39,800 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $50,490
Employed locally 50
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $44,140
    90th
    $50,490

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 40% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 60% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    Iowa City, IA $45,410
    Washington $41,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,410

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $69,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $102,420
    Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $79,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,240
    Machinists $78,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Bremerton, WA is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Bremerton, WA is 10.6% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.