Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,880 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.85
10th percentile $21,500
90th percentile $43,720
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,500
    25th
    $28,610
    50th (median)
    $30,880
    75th
    $37,560
    90th
    $43,720

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northeast Iowa is $14.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northeast Iowa is 14.2% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,500 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,610.