Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $35,970 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $24,070
90th percentile $45,480
Employed locally 60
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,070
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $38,470
    90th
    $45,480

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 52% 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
    Appleton, WI $48,880
    Green Bay, WI $41,730
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $40,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Madison, WI $40,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $39,100

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,710
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Racine, WI is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Racine, WI is 0.1% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,070 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.