Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $30,320 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $23,570
90th percentile $41,490
Employed locally 100
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,570
    25th
    $29,040
    50th (median)
    $30,320
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $41,490

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Food Batchmakers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Western Wisconsin is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Western Wisconsin is 15.8% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,570 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,040.