Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $35,120 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $28,560
90th percentile $44,160
Employed locally 190
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,560
    25th
    $30,630
    50th (median)
    $35,120
    75th
    $37,390
    90th
    $44,160

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 55% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    Ann Arbor, MI $43,660

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Fayetteville, AR is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Fayetteville, AR is 2.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,560 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,630.