Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Illinois
Sewing Machine Operators in Illinois earn a median of $36,220 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,060
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,060; the top 10% earn over $46,720. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
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How much do sewing machine operators make in Illinois?
The median is $36,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,060 and the top 10% earn over $46,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.