Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,700 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $27,870
90th percentile $39,350
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,870
    25th
    $30,650
    50th (median)
    $35,700
    75th
    $37,300
    90th
    $39,350

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,030
    Machinists$55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 0.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $27,870 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,650.