Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $29,930 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $26,610
90th percentile $38,840
Employed locally 390
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,610
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $29,930
    75th
    $35,810
    90th
    $38,840

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,470
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,890
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwest Virginia is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwest Virginia is 16.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $26,610 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.