Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $37,280 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,260
Employed locally 820
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,800
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $40,870
    90th
    $47,260

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 57% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Vallejo, CA $43,180
    Napa, CA $42,550
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $42,090

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,290
    Production Workers, All Other $37,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,620
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Riverside, CA is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Riverside, CA is 3.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,800.