Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $32,250 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.51
10th percentile $20,860
90th percentile $44,860
Employed locally 120
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,860
    25th
    $27,570
    50th (median)
    $32,250
    75th
    $37,480
    90th
    $44,860

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Central Pennsylvania is $15.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 10.4% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $20,860 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,570.