Sewing Machine Operators Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,930 -3% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $46,800
Employed locally 80
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $31,590
    50th (median)
    $34,930
    75th
    $44,290
    90th
    $46,800

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,740
    Machinists $47,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in West Central Illinois is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in West Central Illinois is 3% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,590.