Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $35,720 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $29,560
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,560
    25th
    $33,770
    50th (median)
    $35,720
    75th
    $41,800
    90th
    $46,020

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 39% 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
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,970
    Ann Arbor, MI $43,660
    Jackson, MI $42,660
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,410
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,090
    Machinists$50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,030
    Tool and Die Makers$63,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Saginaw, MI is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Saginaw, MI is 0.8% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,560 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,770.