Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $39,870 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $43,410
Employed locally 50
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $39,870
    75th
    $39,870
    90th
    $43,410

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,510
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,570
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,720
    Production Workers, All Other$39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northeast Maine is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northeast Maine is 10.7% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.