Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $42,410 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.39
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $43,510
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $42,410
    75th
    $43,480
    90th
    $43,510

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 40% 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
    Jackson, MI $42,660
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Minnesota $40,510

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Kalamazoo, MI is $20.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 17.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.