Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $32,250 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.51
10th percentile $21,760
90th percentile $37,900
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,760
    25th
    $32,120
    50th (median)
    $32,250
    75th
    $32,260
    90th
    $37,900

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southeast Oklahoma is $15.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 10.4% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,760 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,120.