How much does a sewing machine operator make in Akron?
$36,230a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $17.42 an hour or $3,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.42
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,380Median: $36,230Highest 10%: $44,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,380 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| Median | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 75th | $41,460 | $19.93 | |
| 90th | $44,470 | $21.38 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Dayton, OH | $36,630 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,580 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,760 |
| Columbus, OH | $35,420 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,680 |
| Youngstown, OH | $31,170 |
| Canton, OH | $31,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $17.42 ($36,230 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $36,230 against $36,670 nationally, 1% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,760, so Akron pays 1% more.
Where does Akron rank for sewing machine operator pay?
122 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,470 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.