Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Indiana
Sewing Machine Operators in Indiana earn a median salary of $36,380 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.1% vs the national median of $36,000. An estimated 3,080 sewing machine operators are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $31,200 to $40,720 depending on location.
$36,380
Avg median salary in Indiana
$40,720
Highest paying metro
$31,200
Lowest paying metro
3,080
Employed in Indiana
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Sewing Machine Operators salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, IN | $40,720 | $35,000 | $46,640 | 490 |
| Southern Indiana | $40,130 | $30,380 | $46,530 | 680 |
| Lafayette, IN | $37,780 | $29,650 | $41,700 | 80 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $37,630 | $32,640 | $44,960 | 570 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $37,340 | $30,960 | $40,080 | 190 |
| Northern Indiana | $36,890 | $29,100 | $47,000 | 450 |
| Central Indiana | $36,710 | $30,370 | $44,150 | 250 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $36,250 | $28,350 | $42,510 | 40 |
| Evansville, IN | $34,030 | $32,800 | $38,010 | 120 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $31,500 | $31,450 | $35,900 | 170 |
| Michigan City, IN | $31,200 | $29,930 | $35,910 | 40 |