Sewing Machine Operators pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $17.19 an hour ($35,760 a year). About 4,100 people work in this job there.

$17.19Median hourly pay
$32,210–$38,790Middle half of workers, yearly
4,100People in this job in Ohio

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). Ohio ranks 33rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for sewing machine operators in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.20$29,530
25% of workers$15.49$32,210
Half of workers (median)$17.19$35,760
75% of workers$18.65$38,790
90% of workers$21.10$43,890

Sewing Machine Operators pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Springfield$38,19040
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$36,630430
Toledo$36,580190
Akron$36,230140
Cleveland$35,760980
Columbus$35,420610
Cincinnati$34,680820
Youngstown-Warren$31,170130
Canton-Massillon$31,000190

Ohio 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 Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,450
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,400
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,130
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30,820
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,520
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$37,170

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.