Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Wisconsin
Sewing Machine Operators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $37,095 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +3% vs the national median of $36,000. An estimated 2,020 sewing machine operators are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $29,480 to $48,880 depending on location.
$37,095
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$48,880
Highest paying metro
$29,480
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in Wisconsin
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Sewing Machine Operators salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | $48,880 | $36,500 | $63,120 | 150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $41,730 | $35,840 | $65,540 | 160 |
| Madison, WI | $40,110 | $35,090 | $41,660 | 200 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $39,100 | $36,940 | $44,210 | 630 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $38,910 | $32,050 | $40,990 | 100 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $38,380 | $30,890 | $38,940 | 320 |
| Wausau, WI | $37,840 | $32,860 | $39,160 | 40 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $37,190 | $30,460 | $38,890 | 30 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $36,240 | $30,400 | $38,320 | 70 |
| Racine, WI | $35,970 | $30,420 | $38,470 | 60 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $35,230 | $29,850 | $35,870 | 40 |
| Western Wisconsin | $30,320 | $29,040 | $36,620 | 100 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $29,950 | $29,280 | $40,070 | 70 |
| Janesville, WI | $29,480 | $23,910 | $36,100 | 50 |