Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $40,720 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $47,430
Employed locally 490
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $35,000
    50th (median)
    $40,720
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $47,430

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 38% 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
    Kingston, NY $46,170
    Washington $41,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,410
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,980
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Elkhart, IN is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Elkhart, IN is 13.1% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,000.