Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,150 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $28,400
90th percentile $60,010
Employed locally 150
National median $36,000

Compare Sewing Machine Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southeast Iowa stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Sewing Machine Operators
in
Southeast Iowa
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,400
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $40,150
    75th
    $51,490
    90th
    $60,010

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southeast Iowa is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.54 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southeast Iowa is 11.5% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,400 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.