Sewing Machine Operators Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,790 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $28,700
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 30
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,700
    25th
    $30,030
    50th (median)
    $35,790
    75th
    $40,520
    90th
    $44,920

    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

    Related occupations in South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,460
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in South Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in South Nebraska is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.36 or more per hour.

    Is South Nebraska above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in South Nebraska is 0.6% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,700 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,030.