Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $36,370 +1% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $28,070
90th percentile $44,610
Employed locally 160
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,070
    25th
    $31,990
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $38,770
    90th
    $44,610

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 44% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 56% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    New Hampshire $41,410
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $40,830
    Nevada $40,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Minnesota $40,510

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,070
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,220
    Printing Press Operators $41,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,360
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $49,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Omaha, NE-IA is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.37 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,070 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,990.