Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $35,390 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $25,100
90th percentile $46,570
Employed locally 80
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,100
    25th
    $30,930
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $41,410
    90th
    $46,570

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 48% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $37,180
    Oklahoma $32,250
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $32,250
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $32,120
    Oklahoma City, OK $32,060
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $31,640

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,710
    Machinists$53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Tulsa, OK is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 1.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $25,100 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,930.