Sewing Machine Operators pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $18.48 an hour ($38,440 a year). About 3,400 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($36,670). Indiana ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.45 | $30,060 |
| 25% of workers | $16.07 | $33,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| 75% of workers | $21.78 | $45,290 |
| 90% of workers | $24.60 | $51,180 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $43,800 | 180 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $40,130 | 470 |
| Fort Wayne | $37,090 | 220 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $36,910 | 710 |
| Terre Haute | $36,250 | 40 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $35,120 | 80 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $32,470 | 200 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $31,200 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sewing machine operators
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.1% over ten years, declining · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $37,850 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,780 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,150 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,930 |
| Upholsterers | $45,080 |
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