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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Albany?

$37,790a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $18.17 an hour or $3,149 a month.

Hourly
$18.17
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
79 of 236
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $37,790Highest 10%: $51,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,740$15.74
25th$34,780$16.72
Median$37,790$18.17
75th$46,240$22.23
90th$51,550$24.78

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Kiryas Joel, NY$43,650
Binghamton, NY$41,330
Syracuse, NY$37,850
New York, NY$37,780
Buffalo, NY$37,180
Rochester, NY$35,930
Utica, NY$32,480
Sewing Machine Operator salary in New York Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,300
Tool and Die Maker$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $18.17 ($37,790 a year).

Do sewing machine operators make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $37,790 against $36,670 nationally, 3% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $38,480, so Albany pays 2% less.

Where does Albany rank for sewing machine operator pay?

79 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,550 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.