Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $40,030 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $48,940
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $40,030
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $48,940

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,260
    Food Batchmakers $41,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southern Vermont is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southern Vermont is 11.2% 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.