Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $31,360 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.08
10th percentile $23,970
90th percentile $38,810
Employed locally 230
National median $36,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,970
    25th
    $28,620
    50th (median)
    $31,360
    75th
    $36,840
    90th
    $38,810

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Sewing Machine Operators salary vs area income 45% Median Sewing Machine Operators salary is 55% 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
    Jackson, MI $42,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,230
    Jackson, TN $37,380
    Kansas City, MO-KS $36,150
    Jacksonville, FL $31,140
    Jackson, MS $30,480

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Machinists$47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sewing Machine Operators in Wichita, KS is $15.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sewing Machine Operators salary in Wichita, KS is 12.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,970 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,620.