Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $38,750 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $51,670
Employed locally 60
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $33,470
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $45,970
    90th
    $51,670

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,740
    Machinists $60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest New York is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest New York is 7.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,470.