Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Michigan
Sewing Machine Operators in Michigan earn a median of $37,490 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,210
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,200; the top 10% earn over $46,790. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
States ranked near Michigan
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Sewing Machine Operators pay in Michigan
How much do sewing machine operators make in Michigan?
The median is $37,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,200 and the top 10% earn over $46,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.