Sewing Machine Operators pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $17.09 an hour ($35,550 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). Utah ranks 38th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.36 | $29,870 |
| 25% of workers | $15.61 | $32,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.09 | $35,550 |
| 75% of workers | $18.95 | $39,410 |
| 90% of workers | $21.92 | $45,590 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $36,290 | 180 |
| Ogden | $36,040 | 100 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $35,550 | 560 |
| Logan | $34,360 | 70 |
| St. George | $34,300 | 40 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $60,790 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $45,510 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,690 |
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