How much does a sewing machine operator make in Minnesota?
$38,930a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in Minnesota. That is $18.72 an hour or $3,244 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.72
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,940Median: $38,930Highest 10%: $51,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| Median | $38,930 | $18.72 | |
| 75th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 90th | $51,910 | $24.96 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,300 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $38,610 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,820 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,780 |
| Fargo, ND | $35,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 11. Oregon | $39,780 |
| 12. Hawaii | $39,230 |
| 13. South Dakota | $39,000 |
| 14. Minnesota | $38,930 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $38,670 |
| 16. New York | $38,480 |
| 17. Indiana | $38,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $18.72 ($38,930 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $38,930 against $36,670 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for sewing machine operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays sewing machine operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $42,300 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.