Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $40,100 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $48,050
Employed locally 1,090
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $36,640
    50th (median)
    $40,100
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $48,050

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 47% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 53% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,410
    Tucson, AZ $38,710
    Yuma, AZ $32,210

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,640.