Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,640 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.73
10th percentile $22,810
90th percentile $43,130
Employed locally 130
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,810
    25th
    $29,180
    50th (median)
    $30,640
    75th
    $39,110
    90th
    $43,130

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Kansas is $14.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Kansas is 14.9% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,810 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,180.