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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,910
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.3% vs 2024
$42,850
Mean Salary
$42,910
Median Salary
$20.63
Hourly Rate
1,540 people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts
Sewing Machine Operators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $42,910 per year ($3,575/month).
This is 15.5% above the national average of $37,162.
Massachusetts ranks #6 out of 50 states for Sewing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 1,540 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 6.3% 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)
Salary Range: Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts range from $35,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,620 and $46,160.
Median $42,910
P10: $35,580P25: $37,620P75: $46,160P90: $53,990
10th
$35,580
25th
$37,620
Median
$42,910
75th
$46,160
90th
$53,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,580
$17.11
$2,965
25th Percentile
$37,620
$18.09
$3,135
Median (50th)
$42,910
$20.63
$3,575
75th Percentile
$46,160
$22.19
$3,846
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,990
$25.96
$4,499
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,850 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts is $42,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,850.
What is the salary range for a Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts range from $35,580 at the 10th percentile to $53,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,620 and $46,160.
What is the starting salary for a Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $35,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,540 people are employed as Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in Massachusetts is approximately $20.63 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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