Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Virginia
Sewing Machine Operators in Virginia earn a median salary of $32,980 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.4% vs the national median of $36,000. An estimated 1,430 sewing machine operators are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $29,890 to $36,810 depending on location.
$32,980
Avg median salary in Virginia
$36,810
Highest paying metro
$29,890
Lowest paying metro
1,430
Employed in Virginia
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inSewing Machine Operators salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $36,810 | $29,770 | $43,640 | 180 |
| Northwest Virginia | $36,050 | $30,430 | $37,820 | 120 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $34,940 | $29,750 | $37,290 | 280 |
| Southside Virginia | $34,050 | $31,240 | $35,420 | 150 |
| West Virginia | $31,770 | $27,970 | $35,610 | 120 |
| Roanoke, VA | $30,400 | $29,770 | $38,400 | 160 |
| Southwest Virginia | $29,930 | $27,620 | $35,810 | 390 |
| Northern West Virginia | $29,890 | $27,570 | $31,770 | 30 |