How much does a sewing machine operator make in Buffalo?
$37,180a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $48,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $42,640 | $20.50 | |
| 90th | $48,890 | $23.50 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $37,790 |
| New York, NY | $37,780 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,930 |
| Utica, NY | $32,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $37,180 against $36,670 nationally, 1% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,480, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for sewing machine operator pay?
91 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,890 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.