How much does a sewing machine operator make in Michigan?
$37,490a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Michigan. That is $18.02 an hour or $3,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.02
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $37,490Highest 10%: $46,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 75th | $43,390 | $20.86 | |
| 90th | $46,790 | $22.50 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,480 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,130 |
| Flint, MI | $38,130 |
| Traverse City, MI | $37,900 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $37,350 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $34,960 |
| South Bend, IN | $32,470 |
| Saginaw, MI | $30,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 20. Connecticut | $37,780 |
| 21. Delaware | $37,690 |
| 22. Mississippi | $37,600 |
| 23. Michigan | $37,490 |
| 24. Idaho | $37,160 |
| 25. Nebraska | $37,060 |
| 26. Montana | $36,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.02 ($37,490 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $37,490 against $36,670 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Michigan rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Michigan ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays sewing machine operators the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $38,480 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.