How much does a sewing machine operator make in Kentucky?
$29,460a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Kentucky. That is $14.16 an hour or $2,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.16
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,350Median: $29,460Highest 10%: $39,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,350 | $10.75 | |
| 25th | $24,070 | $11.57 | |
| Median | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 75th | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 90th | $39,880 | $19.17 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $36,170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,680 |
| Louisville, KY | $32,930 |
| Clarksville, TN | $32,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $32,230 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,210 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $26,260 |
| Owensboro, KY | $25,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 46. Texas | $31,000 |
| 47. Alabama | $30,830 |
| 48. Louisiana | $29,600 |
| 49. Kentucky | $29,460 |
| 50. West Virginia | $29,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.16 ($29,460 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,460 against $36,670 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays sewing machine operators the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $36,170 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.