Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,390 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $39,390
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $49,300

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southeast-Central Idaho is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 9.4% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.