Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $39,870 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $28,430
90th percentile $46,360
Employed locally 170
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,430
    25th
    $28,910
    50th (median)
    $39,870
    75th
    $42,580
    90th
    $46,360

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,160
    Food Batchmakers $49,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,190
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northern Vermont is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northern Vermont is 10.7% 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,430 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,910.