Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $43,180 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $64,040
Employed locally 30
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $43,180
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $64,040

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 57% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,460
    Napa, CA $42,550
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $42,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,380

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,720
    Bakers $41,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Vallejo, CA is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Vallejo, CA is 19.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.