Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $45,970 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $30,500
90th percentile $45,970
Employed locally 190
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,500
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $45,970
    90th
    $45,970

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northern Michigan is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northern Michigan is 27.7% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,500 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.