Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $42,660 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $36,000
90th percentile $46,230
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,000
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $42,660
    75th
    $42,660
    90th
    $46,230

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 34% 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
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Ann Arbor, MI $43,660
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,410
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Minnesota $40,510

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,330
    Machinists $48,310
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $39,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Jackson, MI is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Jackson, MI is 18.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,000 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.