Sewing Machine Operators Salary in New York
Sewing Machine Operators in New York earn a median of $38,480 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,130
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,790; the top 10% earn over $55,290. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
States ranked near New York
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- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$39,030 median in New York
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- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,140 median in New York
Sewing Machine Operators pay in New York
How much do sewing machine operators make in New York?
The median is $38,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,790 and the top 10% earn over $55,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.