Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $30,400 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.62
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $38,490
Employed locally 160
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,770
    50th (median)
    $30,400
    75th
    $38,400
    90th
    $38,490

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    Vallejo, CA $43,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,410
    Nevada $40,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,350

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Roanoke, VA is $14.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Roanoke, VA is 15.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,770.