Sewing Machine Operators Salary in California
Sewing Machine Operators in California earn a median of $37,940 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,240
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,950; the top 10% earn over $49,040. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
States ranked near California
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Sewing Machine Operators pay in California
How much do sewing machine operators make in California?
The median is $37,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,950 and the top 10% earn over $49,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (+3% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.