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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Cincinnati?

$34,680a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $16.67 an hour or $2,890 a month.

Hourly
$16.67
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
159 of 236
Jobs in the area
820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,570Median: $34,680Highest 10%: $44,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,570$14.22
25th$33,890$16.29
Median$34,680$16.67
75th$39,710$19.09
90th$44,150$21.23

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Dayton, OH$36,630
Toledo, OH$36,580
Akron, OH$36,230
Cleveland, OH$35,760
Columbus, OH$35,420
Youngstown, OH$31,170
Canton, OH$31,000
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Ohio Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,800
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,880
Plant and System Operator$67,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,430
Tool and Die Maker$64,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,460
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,820
Machinist$57,300
Separating$56,790
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $16.67 ($34,680 a year).

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

No: $34,680 against $36,670 nationally, 5% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $35,760, so Cincinnati pays 3% less.

Where does Cincinnati rank for sewing machine operator pay?

159 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,150 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.