Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $26,770 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.87
10th percentile $23,420
90th percentile $35,330
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,420
    25th
    $23,420
    50th (median)
    $26,770
    75th
    $33,110
    90th
    $35,330

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 35% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 65% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $42,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $40,370
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $40,040
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $39,390
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $39,280
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $38,960

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $40,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Idaho Falls, ID is $12.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.28 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 25.6% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,420 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,420.