Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $43,080 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $30,300
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 250
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,300
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $43,080
    75th
    $45,920
    90th
    $47,840

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 51% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,450
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,320

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Portland, ME is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Portland, ME is 19.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,300 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.