Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $35,940 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $42,340
Employed locally 60
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $35,940
    75th
    $42,120
    90th
    $42,340

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,230
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,810
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest Iowa is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest Iowa is 0.2% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.