How much does a sewing machine operator make in Erie?
$36,990a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,670Median: $36,990Highest 10%: $43,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,670 | $12.82 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| 90th | $43,820 | $21.07 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| York, PA | $39,430 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,630 |
| Reading, PA | $37,820 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,630 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,440 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $35,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $17.78 ($36,990 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Erie than the national average?
Yes: $36,990 against $36,670 nationally, 1% more.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $35,640, so Erie pays 4% more.
Where does Erie rank for sewing machine operator pay?
96 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,820 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.