Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,840 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 110
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,750
    50th (median)
    $34,840
    75th
    $38,360
    90th
    $43,920

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Capital/Northern New York is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 3.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,750.