Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $34,910 -3% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 130
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $33,870
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $34,910
    90th
    $41,600

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest Missouri is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest Missouri is 3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,870.