Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,310 -13% vs national
Median hourly $15.05
10th percentile $22,250
90th percentile $38,750
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,250
    25th
    $27,860
    50th (median)
    $31,310
    75th
    $37,150
    90th
    $38,750

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,760
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61,370
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $15.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 13% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,250 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,860.