Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,980 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.70
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $51,190
Employed locally 70
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $40,980
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $51,190

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,260
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $51,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,720
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $52,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sewing Machine Operators make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Western Washington is $19.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Sewing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Western Washington is 13.8% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.