Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $39,100 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $48,830
Employed locally 630
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $44,210
    90th
    $48,830

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 49% 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
    Appleton, WI $48,880
    Green Bay, WI $41,730
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $40,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Madison, WI $40,110
    Wisconsin $38,940

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Milwaukee, WI is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.