Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $37,230 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $48,310
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $48,310

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Sewing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $42,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $40,370
    Massachusetts $40,370
    Maine $40,170
    Madison, WI $40,110

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Machinists $60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Springfield, MA is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.19 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Springfield, MA is 3.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.