Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Sewing Machine Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $40,370 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($36,670)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,860; the top 10% earn over $50,080. Nationally the range is $27,860 to $47,840.
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Sewing Machine Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do sewing machine operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $40,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,860 and the top 10% earn over $50,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for sewing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+10% vs. the national median of $36,670). Living costs are not included.