Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $40,040 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $51,660
Employed locally 390
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $51,660

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 39% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 61% 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
    Boulder, CO $39,760

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,010
    Bakers$39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Denver, CO is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Denver, CO is 11.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.