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Sewing Machine Operators Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,480
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$41,930
Mean Salary
$38,480
Median Salary
$18.50
Hourly Rate
6,130 people work as Sewing Machine Operators in New York
Sewing Machine Operators salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sewing Machine Operators in New York earn a median salary of $38,480 per year ($3,206/month).
This is 3.5% above the national average of $37,162.
New York ranks #16 out of 50 states for Sewing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 6,130 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 1.8% 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 New York
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in New York range from $33,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,790 and $45,730.
Median $38,480
P10: $33,790P25: $36,790P75: $45,730P90: $55,290
10th
$33,790
25th
$36,790
Median
$38,480
75th
$45,730
90th
$55,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,790
$16.25
$2,815
25th Percentile
$36,790
$17.69
$3,065
Median (50th)
$38,480
$18.50
$3,206
75th Percentile
$45,730
$21.99
$3,810
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,290
$26.58
$4,607
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Sewing Machine Operators make in New York?
The median annual salary for Sewing Machine Operators in New York is $38,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,930.
What is the salary range for a Sewing Machine Operators in New York?
Salaries for Sewing Machine Operators in New York range from $33,790 at the 10th percentile to $55,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,790 and $45,730.
What is the starting salary for a Sewing Machine Operators in New York?
Entry-level Sewing Machine Operators positions in New York typically start around $33,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sewing Machine Operators in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,130 people are employed as Sewing Machine Operators in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sewing Machine Operators in New York is approximately $18.50 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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