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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,210
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.5% vs 2024
$41,270
Mean Salary
$40,210
Median Salary
$19.33
Hourly Rate
1,420 people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona
Sewing Machine Operators salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona earn a median salary of $40,210 per year ($3,350/month).
This is 8.2% above the national average of $37,162.
Arizona ranks #10 out of 50 states for Sewing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 1,420 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sewing Machine Operators
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
2.75
Critical Thinking
2.75
Complex Problem Solving
2.75
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
2.72
Production and Processing
2.53
Mathematics
2.28
Education and Training
2.22
Customer and Personal Service
2.16
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(52.9% of workers)
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona range from $34,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $45,430.
Median $40,210
P10: $34,690P25: $36,660P75: $45,430P90: $47,310
10th
$34,690
25th
$36,660
Median
$40,210
75th
$45,430
90th
$47,310
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,690
$16.68
$2,890
25th Percentile
$36,660
$17.62
$3,055
Median (50th)
$40,210
$19.33
$3,350
75th Percentile
$45,430
$21.84
$3,785
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,310
$22.75
$3,942
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,270 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona is $40,210 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,270.
What is the salary range for a Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona?
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona range from $34,690 at the 10th percentile to $47,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $45,430.
What is the starting salary for a Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona?
Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators positions in Arizona typically start around $34,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,420 people are employed as Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Arizona is approximately $19.33 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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