Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $37,480 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $34,050
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 190
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,050
    25th
    $34,180
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $43,010
    90th
    $45,750

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,800
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,610
    Bakers $35,500
    Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,160
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest Maine is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest Maine is 4.1% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,050 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,180.