Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,230 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $40,180
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $35,230
    75th
    $35,870
    90th
    $40,180

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,010
    Food Batchmakers $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,570
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Northwestern Wisconsin is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 2.1% below 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.