How much does a sewing machine operator make in Madison?
$40,040a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $19.25 an hour or $3,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.25
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 236
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,700Median: $40,040Highest 10%: $50,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,700 | $15.72 | |
| 25th | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| Median | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 75th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 90th | $50,080 | $24.08 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators.
| Appleton, WI | $48,460 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,130 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $39,810 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,600 |
| Racine, WI | $37,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,820 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,820 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,780 |
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How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $19.25 ($40,040 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $40,040 against $36,670 nationally, 9% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $40,370, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for sewing machine operator pay?
37 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,080 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.