Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $36,200 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $44,210
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $38,710
    90th
    $44,210

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 46% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $45,410
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $39,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $39,800
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $39,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,350

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Rockford, IL is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Rockford, IL is 0.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.