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How much does a sewing machine operator make in Fort Wayne?

$37,090a year

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,091 a month.

Hourly
$17.83
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
93 of 236
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,950Median: $37,090Highest 10%: $47,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,950$14.88
25th$36,200$17.40
Median$37,090$17.83
75th$44,020$21.16
90th$47,800$22.98

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.

Evansville, IN$43,800
Elkhart, IN$40,130
Indianapolis, IN$36,910
Chicago, IL$36,220
Lafayette, IN$35,120
Cincinnati, OH$34,680
Louisville, KY$32,930
South Bend, IN$32,470
Sewing Machine Operator salary in Indiana Sewing Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $17.83 ($37,090 a year).

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

Yes: $37,090 against $36,670 nationally, 1% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $38,440, so Fort Wayne pays 4% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for sewing machine operator pay?

93 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,800 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.