Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $37,230 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $46,150
Employed locally 160
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $31,760
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $44,210
    90th
    $46,150

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,750
    Food Batchmakers $34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southeast Minnesota is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 3.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,760.