Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,870 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $43,900
Employed locally 260
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $30,520
    50th (median)
    $33,870
    75th
    $36,820
    90th
    $43,900

    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 Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,000
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Central Missouri is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.65 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Central Missouri is 5.9% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,520.