Sewing Machine Operators Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,380 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $45,350
Employed locally 50
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $41,380
    75th
    $44,560
    90th
    $45,350

    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,840
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,730
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,640
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,550
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $54,620
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in North Coast Region of California is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in North Coast Region of California is 14.9% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.