Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $36,790 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $33,240
90th percentile $46,440
Employed locally 160
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,240
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $36,790
    75th
    $38,930
    90th
    $46,440

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 42% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 58% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,530
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $40,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,040

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.2% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,240 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.