Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,510 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $33,310
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,310
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $48,370

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
    Bakers $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest Colorado is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest Colorado is 1.4% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,310 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.