Sewing Machine Operators pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for sewing machine operators is $19.41 an hour ($40,370 a year). About 2,370 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($36,670). Wisconsin ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sewing machine operators in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.84 | $30,860 |
| 25% of workers | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.41 | $40,370 |
| 75% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| 90% of workers | $24.08 | $50,080 |
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $48,460 | 110 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $40,130 | 80 |
| Madison | $40,040 | 0 |
| Fond du Lac | $39,810 | 60 |
| Wausau | $39,110 | 30 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $38,600 | 560 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $37,550 | 50 |
| Green Bay | $36,820 | 110 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $36,820 | 60 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $58,050 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,040 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $55,120 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,700 |
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