Sewing Machine Operators Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $39,980 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $32,590
90th percentile $43,420
Employed locally 110
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,590
    25th
    $36,760
    50th (median)
    $39,980
    75th
    $39,980
    90th
    $43,420

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in East Central Illinois is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in East Central Illinois is 11.1% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,590 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,760.