Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $42,550 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.46
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $53,570
Employed locally 30
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $42,550
    50th (median)
    $42,550
    75th
    $45,220
    90th
    $53,570

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 39% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 61% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Vallejo, CA $43,180
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $42,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $52,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Napa, CA is $20.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Napa, CA is 18.2% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,550.