Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Washington
Sewing Machine Operators in Washington earn a median of $43,360 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,180; the top 10% earn over $50,180. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,410 median in Washington
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$54,210 median in Washington
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,600 median in Washington
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,220 median in Washington
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,020 median in Washington
Sewing Machine Operators pay in Washington
How much do sewing machine operators make in Washington?
The median is $43,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,180 and the top 10% earn over $50,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+18% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.