Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Missouri
Sewing Machine Operators in Missouri earn a median of $35,610 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,320
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,550; the top 10% earn over $43,240. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
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Sewing Machine Operators pay in Missouri
How much do sewing machine operators make in Missouri?
The median is $35,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,550 and the top 10% earn over $43,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.