Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Sewing Machine Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $35,640 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,340; the top 10% earn over $45,510. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
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Sewing Machine Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do sewing machine operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $35,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,340 and the top 10% earn over $45,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.