Sewing Machine Operators Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,780 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $26,980
90th percentile $44,500
Employed locally 190
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,980
    25th
    $29,100
    50th (median)
    $38,780
    75th
    $39,580
    90th
    $44,500

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,040
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,100
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in East South Dakota is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in East South Dakota is 7.7% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,980 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,100.