Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,130 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $27,540
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 680
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,540
    25th
    $30,380
    50th (median)
    $40,130
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $49,570

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Machinists $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southern Indiana is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,540 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,380.