Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $27,650 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.29
10th percentile $27,630
90th percentile $36,780
Employed locally 590
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,630
    25th
    $27,630
    50th (median)
    $27,650
    75th
    $27,650
    90th
    $36,780

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,350
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$35,260
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$36,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southeast Missouri is $13.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 23.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,630 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,630.