Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $35,560 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $23,930
90th percentile $44,680
Employed locally 110
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,930
    25th
    $30,920
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $41,990
    90th
    $44,680

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southern Michigan is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southern Michigan is 1.2% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,930 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,920.