Sewing Machine Operators pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $18.02 an hour ($37,490 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($36,670). Michigan ranks 23rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.52 | $30,200 |
| 25% of workers | $14.57 | $30,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.02 | $37,490 |
| 75% of workers | $20.86 | $43,390 |
| 90% of workers | $22.50 | $46,790 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $38,480 | 480 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $38,130 | 1,150 |
| Flint | $38,130 | 40 |
| Traverse City | $37,900 | 130 |
| Ann Arbor | $37,350 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $34,960 | 0 |
| Saginaw | $30,360 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,540 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $42,320 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $44,620 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,100 |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other | $31,270 |
| Upholsterers | $44,890 |
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