Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,890 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $28,380
90th percentile $48,930
Employed locally 450
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,380
    25th
    $29,100
    50th (median)
    $36,890
    75th
    $47,000
    90th
    $48,930

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northern Indiana is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northern Indiana is 2.5% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,380 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,100.