Sewing Machine Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $39,610 +10% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $33,530
90th percentile $49,620
Employed locally 80
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,530
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $39,610
    75th
    $44,070
    90th
    $49,620

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 42% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 58% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,530 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.