Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Sewing Machine Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $36,617 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.7% vs the national median of $36,000. An estimated 3,980 sewing machine operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $30,560 to $45,410 depending on location.
$36,617
Avg median salary in Illinois
$45,410
Highest paying metro
$30,560
Lowest paying metro
3,980
Employed in Illinois
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Sewing Machine Operators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | $45,410 | $41,700 | $45,410 | 120 |
| East Central Illinois | $39,980 | $36,760 | $39,980 | 110 |
| Northwest Illinois | $37,440 | $35,120 | $39,240 | 40 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,200 | $33,860 | $38,710 | 100 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,810 | $31,610 | $37,920 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $35,540 | $34,950 | $40,810 | 3,370 |
| West Central Illinois | $34,930 | $31,590 | $44,290 | 80 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,680 | $31,200 | $36,400 | 90 |
| South Illinois | $30,560 | $29,120 | $35,920 | 40 |