Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $37,490 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $47,540
Employed locally 160
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $43,190
    90th
    $47,540

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    Machinists $50,250
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 4.1% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.