Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $31,200 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $39,380
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $38,900
    90th
    $39,380

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,950
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,280
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Maryland is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Maryland is 13.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.