Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $35,190 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $30,230
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,230
    25th
    $31,810
    50th (median)
    $35,190
    75th
    $44,920
    90th
    $44,920

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 51% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,960
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,950
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Grand Junction, CO is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.30 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,230 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,810.