Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $36,600 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $46,750
Employed locally 500
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $34,040
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $40,240
    90th
    $46,750

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 46% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 54% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $37,520
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $37,350
    Springfield, OH $37,130
    Toledo, OH $36,270
    Akron, OH $36,160
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $35,870

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Columbus, OH is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Columbus, OH is 1.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,040.