How much does a sewing machine operator make in Honolulu?
$37,480a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $18.02 an hour or $3,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.02
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,110Median: $37,480Highest 10%: $58,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| 25th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| Median | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 75th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $58,440 | $28.10 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $122,000 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $94,900 |
| Layout Worker | $87,570 |
| Machinist | $84,410 |
| Welder | $81,120 |
| Molding | $77,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,000 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $67,840 |
| Inspector | $61,630 |
| Tailor | $53,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $18.02 ($37,480 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $37,480 against $36,670 nationally, 2% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $39,230, so Honolulu pays 4% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for sewing machine operator pay?
84 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,440 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.