How much does a sewing machine operator make in Boston?
$42,970a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $20.66 an hour or $3,581 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.66
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $42,970Highest 10%: $55,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| 75th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 90th | $55,300 | $26.59 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Springfield, MA | $38,440 |
| Providence, RI | $38,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $20.66 ($42,970 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $42,970 against $36,670 nationally, 17% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $42,910, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for sewing machine operator pay?
22 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,300 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.