MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-6031

Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $40,370 +12% above national average (national: $36,000)
$41,340Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
2,090Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$40,370
$34,830
10th pct.
$49,880
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$34,830$16.75
25th percentile$35,710$17.17
50th percentile (median)$40,370$19.41
75th percentile$45,550$21.90
90th percentile (top earners)$49,880$23.98
Mean (average)$41,340$19.88

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $40,370
Alaska $42,800 +6%
Washington $41,530 +3%
New Hampshire $41,410 +3%
Rhode Island $41,290 +2%
Nevada $40,550 +0%
Minnesota $40,510 +0%
Maine $40,170 +0%
Vermont $39,870 -1%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,370 1,270
Library Assistants, Clerical $40,030 2,730
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $41,010 1,290
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,520 108,090
Orderlies $39,420 1,510
Childcare Workers $39,290 12,370

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Sewing Machine Operators salary in Massachusetts?

The mean sewing machine operators salary in Massachusetts is $41,340 per year. The median (middle) salary is $40,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts?

Entry-level sewing machine operatorss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $34,830 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,710 per year.

What is the highest Sewing Machine Operators salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $49,880 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $45,550 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Sewing Machine Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median sewing machine operators salary in Massachusetts is $40,370, which is +12% above national average of $36,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes