Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,440 +4% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $39,240
    90th
    $43,630

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,880
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northwest Illinois is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northwest Illinois is 4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.