Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $33,850 -6% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $45,670
Employed locally 50
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $25,300
    50th (median)
    $33,850
    75th
    $40,000
    90th
    $45,670

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southern Ohio is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southern Ohio is 6% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,300.