How much does a sewing machine operator make in Columbus?
$35,420a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $17.03 an hour or $2,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.03
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $35,420Highest 10%: $47,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 25th | $32,670 | $15.71 | |
| Median | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 75th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 90th | $47,490 | $22.83 |
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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,680 |
| Youngstown, OH | $31,170 |
| Canton, OH | $31,000 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $17.03 ($35,420 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $35,420 against $36,670 nationally, 3% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $35,760, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for sewing machine operator pay?
144 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,490 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.