Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,690 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $41,440
Employed locally 190
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $29,400
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $36,850
    90th
    $41,440

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Eastern Ohio is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.24 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Eastern Ohio is 6.4% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,400.