Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,670 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $45,530
Employed locally 80
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $35,670
    75th
    $36,540
    90th
    $45,530

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,940
    Machinists$57,210
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Connecticut is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Connecticut is 0.9% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.