Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $38,910 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $28,660
90th percentile $45,870
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,660
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $40,990
    90th
    $45,870

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northeastern Wisconsin is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 8.1% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,660 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,050.