Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $36,420 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $48,100
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $40,380
    90th
    $48,100

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 40% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 60% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,530
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $40,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,040

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,160
    Food Batchmakers $36,390
    Machinists $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Fort Collins, CO is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 1.2% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.