Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $37,840 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $44,370
Employed locally 40
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $32,860
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $39,160
    90th
    $44,370

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 50% 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
    Appleton, WI $48,880
    Green Bay, WI $41,730
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $40,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $40,520
    Madison, WI $40,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $39,100

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,510
    Food Batchmakers $46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,670
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Wausau, WI is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Wausau, WI is 5.1% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,860.