Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $38,520 +7% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $31,070
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 30
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,070
    25th
    $34,680
    50th (median)
    $38,520
    75th
    $39,660
    90th
    $44,920

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northeast Nebraska is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northeast Nebraska is 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,070 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,680.