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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,520
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.3% vs 2024
$42,450
Mean Salary
$43,520
Median Salary
$20.92
Hourly Rate
700 people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Maine
Sewing Machine Operators salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sewing Machine Operators in Maine earn a median salary of $43,520 per year ($3,626/month).
This is 17.1% above the national average of $37,162.
Maine ranks #4 out of 50 states for Sewing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 8.3% 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 Maine range from $32,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,460 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,270 and $47,130.
Median $43,520
P10: $32,760P25: $38,270P75: $47,130P90: $49,460
10th
$32,760
25th
$38,270
Median
$43,520
75th
$47,130
90th
$49,460
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,760
$15.75
$2,730
25th Percentile
$38,270
$18.40
$3,189
Median (50th)
$43,520
$20.92
$3,626
75th Percentile
$47,130
$22.66
$3,927
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,460
$23.78
$4,121
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Maine?
The median annual salary for Sewing Machine Operators in Maine is $43,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,450.
What is the salary range for a Sewing Machine Operators in Maine?
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Maine range from $32,760 at the 10th percentile to $49,460 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,270 and $47,130.
What is the starting salary for a Sewing Machine Operators in Maine?
Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators positions in Maine typically start around $32,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,270 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 700 people are employed as Sewing Machine Operators in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Maine is approximately $20.92 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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