How much does a sewing machine operator make in Illinois?
$36,220a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Illinois. That is $17.41 an hour or $3,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.41
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,060Median: $36,220Highest 10%: $46,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,060 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| 75th | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| 90th | $46,720 | $22.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,220 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,060 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 25. Nebraska | $37,060 |
| 26. Montana | $36,740 |
| 27. Wyoming | $36,510 |
| 28. Illinois | $36,220 |
| 29. New Jersey | $36,130 |
| 30. Iowa | $35,870 |
| 31. Maryland | $35,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.41 ($36,220 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,220 against $36,670 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays sewing machine operators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $36,800 a year.
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.