How much does a sewing machine operator make in New York?
$38,480a year
Median yearly pay for sewing machine operators in New York. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,790Median: $38,480Highest 10%: $55,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 90th | $55,290 | $26.58 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $41,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $39,370 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,850 |
| Albany, NY | $37,790 |
| New York, NY | $37,780 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,180 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,930 |
| Utica, NY | $32,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sewing machine operators.
| 13. South Dakota | $39,000 |
| 14. Minnesota | $38,930 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $38,670 |
| 16. New York | $38,480 |
| 17. Indiana | $38,440 |
| 18. South Carolina | $38,250 |
| 19. California | $37,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.50 ($38,480 a year).
Do sewing machine operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,480 against $36,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for sewing machine operator pay?
New York ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays sewing machine operators the most?
Glens Falls, NY, with a median of $50,000 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.