Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $39,310 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $34,810
90th percentile $46,580
Employed locally 60
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,810
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $42,090
    90th
    $46,580

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 41% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 59% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Santa Maria, CA is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 9.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,810 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.