Sewing Machine Operators Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • New York
Sewing Machine Operators in New York earn a median salary of $38,738 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.6% vs the national median of $36,000. An estimated 7,870 sewing machine operators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $34,040 to $48,380 depending on location.
$38,738
Avg median salary in New York
$48,380
Highest paying metro
$34,040
Lowest paying metro
7,870
Employed in New York
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Sewing Machine Operators salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls, NY | $48,380 | $36,330 | $48,380 | 50 |
| Kingston, NY | $46,170 | $38,130 | $46,170 | 30 |
| Central East New York | $40,830 | $35,630 | $45,240 | 70 |
| Binghamton, NY | $40,060 | $38,580 | $44,920 | 170 |
| Southwest New York | $38,750 | $33,470 | $45,970 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $38,170 | $34,300 | $43,110 | 230 |
| Albany, NY | $37,590 | $34,600 | $45,430 | 110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,490 | $34,520 | $41,210 | 310 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $36,510 | $35,110 | $44,530 | 6,160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,960 | $32,020 | $43,800 | 120 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $34,840 | $31,750 | $38,360 | 110 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,810 | $34,510 | $37,550 | 380 |
| Utica, NY | $34,040 | $33,600 | $35,320 | 70 |